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 |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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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
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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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
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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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
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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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
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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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
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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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. |
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2015-252 |
23/07/2015 |
Crocodile removed from a barramundi farm at Martyville. |
A 2m crocodile has been removed from the wild. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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2015-233 |
3/07/2015 |
Crocodile reported at Yorkeys Knob golf course. |
A 2.15m crocodile has been removed from the wild. |
June 2015
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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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
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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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
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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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
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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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
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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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
Report no. |
Date report received |
Report details |
Departmental response |
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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. |