NSW tagging data reveals bull sharks are moving further south and staying longer
- ellie978
- Mar 20, 2023
- 1 min read
New tracking data has found that bull sharks are travelling further south along Australia's eastern coastline due to a strengthening current.
Bull sharks typically reside in the tropical waters of Queensland but travel south during summer and autumn as the water warms.
NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) marine ecologist and shark specialist Amy Smoothey said there was evidence the species had made it as far south as Lakes Entrance in Victoria.
"This is groundbreaking science," she said.
"This is potentially due to the strengthening of the East Australian Current (EAC) and with the availability of their preferred water temperature pushing further south and [staying] around for longer periods of time."
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