2015 Archived resolved crocodile of concern

    2017 Archived resolved crocodile sightings

    2016 Archived resolved crocodile sightings

    2014 Archived resolved crocodile sightings

    2013 Archived resolved crocodile sightings

    2012 Archived resolved crocodile sightings 

    2011 Archived resolved crocodile sightings 

    2010 Archived resolved crocodile sightings 

    December 2015

    Report no.              

    Date report received

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    Departmental response

    2015-453

    25/12/2015

    Crocodile reported in creek between Clifton beach and Palm Cove.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-446

    19/12/2015

    Crocodile reported at Kamerunga Crossing, Cairns.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-443

    18/12/2015

    Crocodile reported at a aquculture facility, Halifax.

    On 06/01/2016 a 2m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-459

    15/12/2015

    Crocodile removed from Thomatis Creek, Cairns.

    A 1.23m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-440

    15/12/2015

    Crocodile reported in Delaneys creek, Clifton beach.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-431

    10/12/2015

    Crocodile reported at Craiglie.

    Refer 2016-008.

    2015-430

    10/12/2015

    Crocodile reported swimming off Holloways Beach.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-458

    9/12/2015

    Crocodile removed from Barron River, Cairns.

    A 1m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-457

    3/12/2015

    Crocodile removed from Chinaman's Creek, Cairns.

    A 0.96m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-426

    2/12/2015

    Crocodile attack off Lizard Island.

    A 2.5m crocodile has been euthanized.

    November 2015

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    Date report received

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    Departmental response

     2015-418

     24/11/2015

    Crocodile reported in freshwater section upstream of Myrtle Creek near Owanyilla, Maryborough.

    Unconfirmed report. Crocodile not sighted.

     2015-412

     20/11/2015

    Crocodile reported in Bunya Creek, near River Heads and mouth of Mary River.

    Unconfirmed report. Crocodile not sighted.

     2015-411

     20/11/2015

    Crocodile reported near Crab Creek boat ramp, Tin Can Bay.

    Unconfirmed report. Crocodile not sighted.

    2015-394

    4/11/2015

    Crocodile reported in Barron River, Kamerunga.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    October 2015

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    Departmental response

    2015-384

    27/10/2015

    Crocodile reported in Argentea seasonal creek, Clifton Beach/Palm Cove.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-377

    23/10/2015

    Crocodile reported in Delaneys Creek, Clifton Beach.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-369

    21/10/2015

    Crocodile reported in a lagoon at Kewarra Beach Resort, Cairns.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-368

    21/10/2015

    Crocodile reported downstream of the old bridge at Kamerunga, Cairns.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-424

    20/10/2015

    Crocodile removed from Barron River, Cairns.

    A 0.61m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-423

    20/10/2015

    Crocodile removed from Barron River, Cairns.

    A 1.33m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-355

    12/10/2015

    Crocodile reported near Barron River Bridge, Kamerunga.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-350

    7/10/2015

    Crocodile reported in Chinamans Creek, Cairns.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    September 2015

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    Departmental response

    2015-348

    28/09/2015

    Crocodile reported in Cattle Creek, Ingham.

    Site assessment confirmed the presence of crocodiles. Further monitoring. Crocodile is no longer a crocodile of concern.

    2015-339

    28/09/2015

    Crocodile reported in Chinaman's Creek, Cairns.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

     2015-289

     25/08/2015

    Crocodile reported in aquaculture ponds at Sea Farm, Ingham.

    On 4/12/15 a 2.6m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-324

    21/09/2015

    Crocodile reported on the banks of the Barron River.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-319

    17/09/2015

    Crocodile reported in Delaney's Creek, Clifton Beach.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-315

    14/09/2015

    Crocodiles reported at Mirage Country Club, Port Douglas.

    A 3.6m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-307

    9/09/2015

    Crocodile reported in Chinaman Creek, Cairns.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-302

    3/09/2015

    Crocodile report in swampy area at Clifton Beach.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-300

    2/09/2015

    Crocodile reported in Delaneys Creek, Clifton Beach.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    August 2015

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    2015-292

    27/08/2015

    Crocodile reported in Deadman's Gully, Clifton Beach.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

     2015-289

     25/08/2015

    Crocodile reported in aquaculture ponds at Sea Farm, Ingham.

    On 4/12/15 a 2.6m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-331

    21/08/2015

    Crocodile removed from Northern Sands Quarry.

    A2.4m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-275

    15/08/2015

    Crocodile reported in the Barron River, Kamerunga.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-273

    14/08/2015

    Crocodile reported at Kings point, Horn Island.

    A 3.7m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    July 2015

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    2015-256

    27/07/2015

    Crocodile reported at Clifton Beach.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-252

    23/07/2015

    Crocodile removed from a barramundi farm at Martyville.

    A 2m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-245

    12/07/2015

    Crocodile reported at Upolu Esplanade, Clifton Beach.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-239

    7/07/2015

    Crocodile reported at Deep Creek, Cairns.

    A 1.96m crocodile has been removed from the wild on 03/08/2015.

    2015-238

    7/07/2015

    Crocodile reported in a creek between Clifton Beach and Palm Cove.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Permanent warning signs present. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-237

    6/07/2015

    Crocodile reported in the Baron River, Kamerunga.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-233

    3/07/2015

    Crocodile reported at Yorkeys Knob golf course.

    A 2.15m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    June 2015

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    2015-224

    30/06/2015

    Crocodile reported in Deadmans Gully, Palm Cove.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-223

    30/06/2015

    Crocodile reported in Deadman's Guilly, Clifton Beach.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-215

    24/06/2015

    Crocodile reported in Deep Creek, Kewarra Beach, Cairns.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-208

    18/06/2015

    Crocodile reported in Deep Creek, Kewarra Beach, Cairns.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-236

    16/06/2015

    Crocodile removed from Chinaman Creek, Cairns.

    A .34m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

     2015-464

     15/06/2015

     Crocodile reported in Stuart Creek near Townsville.

    On 15 June a crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-205

    14/06/2015

    Crocodiles reported in Barron River, Caravonica.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-203

    12/06/2015

    Crocodile reported in Deep Creek, Clifton Beach.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-196

    9/06/2015

    Crocodile reported at private resident in the Cassowary Coast Region

    A .25m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-190

    4/06/2015

    Crocodile reported in Townsville Harbour.

    SLSQ and Townsville City Council notified. The crocodile is in zone 2. Targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

     2015-188

    2/06/2015

    Crocodile reported at Alick Creek, Black River, Bushland Beach.

    Crocodile has been targeted for removal from the wild. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    May 2015

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    2015-169

    18/05/2015

    Crocodile reported in a pond at a Prawn Farm, Yorkeys Knob,

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-165

    12/05/2015

    Crocodile reported near boat ramp at Napranum, south Weipa.

    A 3.5m and 3m crocodile have been removed from the wild.

    2015-157

    6/05/2015

    Crocodile reported at The Strand Rock pool, Townsville.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-151

    2/05/2015

    Crocodile reported in the Barron River Caravonica.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    April 2015

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    2015-142 29/04/2015 Crocodile was reported swimming along the foreshore at Pallarenda, Townsville. Extensive spotlight surveys of the area have been conducted and staff will continue to monitor the area. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    2015-140

    28/04/2015

    Crocodile reported at the mouth of Rollingstone Creek, Balgal Beach.

    A 2.5m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-181

    23/04/2015

    Crocodile removed from the Barron River.

    A 1.23m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-132

    16/04/2015

    Two crocodiles reported at Seisia Beach and Injinoo boat ramp, Cape York.

    On 21/05/2015 a 4.3m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-149

    14/04/2015

    Crocodile removed from Chinaman Creek, Cairns.

    A 1.22m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-148

    14/04/2015

    Crocodile removed from Bluewater, Cairns.

    A 1.1m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-125

    13/04/2015

    Crocodile bit a golfer on the leg as he went to retrieve his ball at Palmer Sea Reef golf course, Port Douglas.

    1.4m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    March 2015

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    2015-146

    30/03/2015

    Crocodile removed from Thomatis Creek, Cairns.

    A 1.1m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-108

    26/03/2015

    Crocodile reported in swimming pool at Sheraton Mirage, Port Douglas.

    A 1m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

     2015-107

     25/03/2015

    Crocodile reported at 'Cleveland Palms' Alligator Creek, south of Townsville.

    On 25 March a crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-113

    16/03/2015

    Crocodile removed from Halfmoon Bay.

    A 1.1m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-147

    14/03/2015

    Crocodile removed from Kewarra Beach, Cairns.

    A 1.3m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-081

    3/03/2015

    Crocodile reported at Cairns marina.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-080

    3/03/2015

    Crocodile reported at Townsville marina.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-091

    2/03/2015

    Crocodile removed from Barron River, Cairns.

    A 1.6m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    February 2015

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    2015-076

    27/02/2015

    Crocodile reported near Kamarunga Bridge crossing, Barron River.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-083

    25/02/2015

    Crocodile reported in Bakers Creek Effluent Ponds.

    3.7m crocodile has been removed from the wild on 23/04/2015.

    2015-075

    24/02/2015

    Crocodile removed from Barron River, Cairns.

    A 3.4m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-066

    15/02/2015

    Crocodile removed from Bohle River, Townsville.

    A 2.2m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-058

    13/02/2015

    Crocodile report at Argentea Creek, Clifton Beach.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-055

    7/02/2015

    Crocodile reported in Bohle River, Townsville.

    Crocodile has been targeted for removal from the wild. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-049

    4/02/2015

    Crocodile reported at Brolga Street pond, Kewarra Beach.

    Site inspection was conducted and a 1 metre crocodile was found. Crocodile is in Proactive Zone 2 and will be targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    January 2015

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     2015-043

     28/01/2015

    Crocodile reported in Picnic Bay, Magnetic Island. 

    Crocodile has been targeted for removal from the wild. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-032

    13/01/2015

    Crocodile removed from Yorkeys Knob.

    A 1.44m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-014

    13/01/2015

    Crocodile reported between Clifton Beach and Palm Cove.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-011

    12/01/2015

    Crocodile removed from Deadman's Gully, Clifton Beach.

    A 2.95m crocodile has been removed from the wild.

    2015-003

    3/01/2015

    Crocodile reported swimming off Northern end of Clifton Beach.

    The crocodile is in zone 2. Proactively targeted for removal. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Presumed to have moved out of the area.

    2015-005

    2/01/2015

    A crocodile caught in crab pot at Crees Creek Lake, Port Douglas.

    A 1.3m crocodile has been removed from the wild.