[quote]Fears over bull sharks in Lake Macquarie
THE appearance of a 2.4-metre bull shark in Lake Macquarie has raised fears that an attack could be imminent as sightings of the creatures increase.
Facts about bull sharks
Male bull sharks reach sizes up to 2.9 metres while females grow to 3.2 metres.
They are considered one of the species most dangerous to humans.
They are highly aggressive and known to attack humans. The attacks are similar to pit-bulls, with multiple bites and head shaking to remove tissue.
They are able to survive in fresh and salt water.
Bull sharks prefer shallows.
They are opportunistic feeders that eat bony fish, smaller sharks, carrion, mammals, birds and even garbage. [/quote]
^^^ and they eat people ^^ they forgot to mention that ^^
[url]http://www.theherald.com.au/story/384465/fears-over-bull-sharks-in-lake-macquarie/[/url]
Its good to be educated in case you decide to come to Australia and think our waters are safe.