2017 archived crocodiles reported

    December 2017

    Report no.          

    Date report received

    Report details              

    Departmental response

    Zone

    Local government area

    2017-700

    31/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at White Rock.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone C. Targeted management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-699

    30/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Port of Townsville.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-698

    29/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Burnett River, Bundaberg.

    Site survey to be conducted. Recent crocodile warning sign has been installed.

    Zone F. Atypical habitat zone

    Bundaberg Regional Council

    2017-697

    29/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Deeral.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-696

    29/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Harvey Creek, Deeral.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-695

    29/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Newry Islands, near Seaforth.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Mackay Regional Council

    2017-703

    27/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Crab Creek, Tin Can Bay.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone F. Atypical habitat zone

    Gympie Regional Council

    2017-702

    27/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Fitzroy River, Koongal.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Rockhampton Regional Council

    2017-694

    24/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Burnett River, Bundaberg.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone F. Atypical habitat zone

    Bundaberg Regional Council

    2017-689

    24/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Holloways Beach.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-691

    24/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Yorkeys Knob.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-693

    24/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Trinity Beach.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-692

    24/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Thursday Island harbour.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Torres Shire Council

    2017-688

    23/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Ross Creek, Townsville.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-685

    20/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Fishing Creek, Farnborough.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Livingstone Shire Council

    2017-681

    19/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Mornington Island.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Mornington Shire Council

    2017-684

    19/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at an aquaculture farm near Ayr.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Burdekin Shire Council

    2017-682

    19/12/2017

    Deceased crocodile reported in South Johnstone River, Innisfail.

    Crocodile remains were removed from the location.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-683

    19/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Little Tuan Creek, Great Sandy Strait.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed.

    Zone F. Atypical habitat zone

    Fraser Coast Regional Council

    2017-680

    18/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-678

    18/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at North Mission Beach.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Site assessment has been conducted.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-676

    18/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Mary River, Gympie.

    Crocodile reported in the Gympie weekend post

    Zone F. Atypical habitat zone

    Gympie Regional Council

    2017-675

    18/12/2017

    A small crocodile has been reported injured by a motor vehicle.

    The animal has died from its injuries.

    Zone B. Active removal zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-679

    18/12/2017

    Crocodile reported in Fitzroy River near Nerimbera.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Rockhampton Regional Council

    2017-674

    16/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Geoffrey Bay, Magnetic Island.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-672

    15/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Johnstone River, Innisfail.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone C. Targeted management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-670

    14/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Brooks Beach.

    Site assessment has been conducted, Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-669

    14/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Brooks Beach.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-668

    14/12/2017

    Crocodile reported near Mourilyan Harbour.

    Recent warning signs have been installed. Further site inspection to be conducted.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-666

    13/12/2017

    Second-hand report of a crocodile at Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-665

    13/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at South Mission Beach.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-677

    13/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Bedarra Island.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-667

    13/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at The Strand Townsville.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-664

    13/12/2017

    Crocodile tracks reported at Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-662

    12/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Townsville Strand.

    Site inspection to be conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-663

    12/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Bramston Beach.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-657

    11/12/2017

    Crocodile reported near Alligator Creek, Fitzroy River.

    Recent crocodile warning signs to be installed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Livingstone Shire Council

    2017-660

    11/12/2017

    Deceased crocodile reported at Mulgrave River, Deeral.

    Site inspection to be conducted.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-659

    11/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Flying Fish Point.

    A trap is in place for a previously reported crocodile (2017-630)

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-658

    11/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Golden Hole, near Cairns

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-656

    10/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Holloways Beach.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-655

    10/12/2017

    Crocodile reported near Coconuts Beach.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-654

    10/12/2017

    Crocodile reported near Toubruk Pool, Townsville.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-651

    9/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-653

    9/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Townsville Strand.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Monitoring for further sightings.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-648

    8/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Trinity Beach.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-647

    8/12/2017

    Crocodile reported offshore at Holloways Beach.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-649

    8/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Clifton Beach.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-642

    6/12/2017

    Crocodile reported off Finch Bay, Cooktown.

    Queensland Police Service are responding to this sighting.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cook Shire Council

    2017-644

    6/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at the mouth of Hull River.

    Site assessment to be conducted and recent crocodile warning signs to be deployed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-643

    6/12/2017

    Crocodiles reported swimming off Rollingstone Beach.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Permanent warning signs located in this area. CrocWise information provided.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-636

    5/12/2017

    Crocodile reported in Lake Tinaroo.

    Likely to be a freshwater crocodile in known habitat. No further action.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Tablelands Regional Council

    2017-629

    5/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Machans Beach.

    Site assessment to be conducted and recent crocodile warning signs to be deployed.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-641

    5/12/2017

    Crocodile reported in Ross Creek, near Townsville Port.

    Belated report. Monitor future sightings.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-640

    5/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Etty Bay.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Monitor future sightings.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-639

    5/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Northern Sands, Holloways Beach.

    The department offered client crocodile safety and awareness sessions. Refer 2017-632.

    Zone B. Active removal zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-638

    5/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Yorkeys Knob.

    Surf Lifesaving Queensland have closed the beach and monitoring the animal. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-637

    5/12/2017

    Deceased crocodile reported in Mulgrave River.

    Site assessment was conducted. No further action.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-627

    5/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Machans Beach.

    Report has been referred to contractors.

    Zone B. Active removal zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-622

    4/12/2017

    Crocodile reported in Fitzroy River, Rockhampton.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Rockhampton Regional Council

    2017-631

    4/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Flying Fish Point.

    Site assessment has been conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Refer 2017-632 problem crocodile.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-628

    3/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Coconuts Beach, Innisfail.

    Belated report. Monitor further sightings.

    Zone C. Targeted management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-625

    2/12/2017

    Crocodile reported at Four Mile Beach.

    Surf Lifesaving Queensland have been advised. Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-623

    1/12/2017

    Crocodile reported near Rowing Club on the Johnstone River.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. CrocWise information provided. Monitor further reports.

    Zone C. Targeted management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-635

    1/12/2017

    Crocodile reported swimming off Balgal Beach.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Monitoring further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    November 2017

    Report no.          

    Date report received

    Report details              

    Departmental response

    Zone

    Local government area

    2017621

    30/11/2017

    Crocodile report at Wilson Beach, Proserpine.

    Site assessment to be conducted and recent crocodile warning signs to be deployed. Permanent warning signs are in pace at this location.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Whitsunday Regional Council

    2017624

    29/11/2017

    Crocodile report in Boar Creek, Tully.

    Site assessment was undertaken and no crocodiles were sighted. Client was provided Crocwise advice.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-620

    29/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Wonga Beach, Mossman.

    Routine monitoring.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-619

    28/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Horn Island Sea Swift wharf.

    Further investigation.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Torres Shire Council

    2017-618

    28/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Cooya Beach.

    Monitoring further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-615

    27/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Flying Fish Point, Innisfail.

    Site assessment has been conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-612

    26/11/2017

    Crocodile reported swimming off shore at Kewarra Beach.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Surf Lifesavers closed the beach. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-613

    26/11/2017

    Crocodile reported swimming off Forrest Beach.

    Surf Lifesavers closed the beach. The crocodile moved out of the area.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Hinchinbrook Shire Council

    2017-616

    26/11/2017

    Crocodile report in the Fitzroy River Baggot's Bank.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Rockhampton Regional Council

    2017-610

    25/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at The Strand, Townsville.

    Monitor future sightings.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-609

    25/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Clifton Beach.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Surf Lifesaving QLD have been notified.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-614

    25/11/2017

    Crocodile reported swimming east toward mouth of Mourilyan Harbour.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-611

    25/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Cannonvale, Airlie Beach.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Whitsunday Regional Council

    2017-608

    24/11/2017

    Decease crocodile reported at Saltwater Creek.

    Site inspection was conducted. No further action.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-605

    23/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Kierles Landing Boat Ramp, Burdekin River.

    Belated report. No further action.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Burdekin Shire Council

    2017-604

    23/11/2017

    Crocodile tracks reported on Coconuts Beach, Innisfail.

    Monitor further reports.

    Zone C. Targeted management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-606

    23/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at South Four Mile Beach.

    Surf Lifesaving QLD have been notified. Recent crocodile warning signs have been deployed. Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-602

    22/11/2017

    Crocodile reported swimming off shore at Palm Cove.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-599

    21/11/2017

    Crocodile reported swimming in Lake Belmore.

    The department requesting further information.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Croydon Shire Council

    2017-598

    21/11/2017

    Crocodile reported swimming off shore at Wonga Beach.

    Site assessment to be conducted and recent crocodile warning signs to be deployed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-600

    21/11/2017

    Crocodile reported swimming off shire at Palm Cove.

    Site assessment was conducted. Surf Lifesaving QLD have been notified. Monitoring for further sightings.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-601

    21/11/2017

    Crocodile reported near Coopers Creek Boat ramp, Thornton’s Beach.

    The crocodile has move away from the area.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-596

    20/11/2017

    Crocodile tracks reported at Cooya Beach.

    Monitor further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-592

    19/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at 4 Mile Beach, Port Douglas.

    Surf Lifesaving QLD closed the beach and erected recent crocodile warning signs. Site assessment was conducted.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-594

    18/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at The Strand Townsville.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Site assessment has been undertaken.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-595

    18/11/2017

    Crocodile reported in Oakey Creek (off Calliope River)

    Site assessment has been conducted.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Gladstone Regional Council

    2017-589

    17/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Mission Beach.

    Site assessment was conducted.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-590

    16/11/2017

    Crocodile slides reported at Forsberg Point beach.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cook Shire Council

    2017-585

    16/11/2017

    Crocodile reported behind private property at Nerimbera, Rockhampton.

    Second hand Report. No further action.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Rockhampton Regional Council

    2017-586

    16/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-582

    15/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Kurrimine Beach.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-583

    15/11/2017

    Crocodile reported on private property in Boar Creek.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-580

    15/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Holloways Beach.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-578

    14/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Muff Creek, Garners Beach.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-579

    14/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Coconuts Beach, Innisfail.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed.

    Zone C. Targeted management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-576

    13/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Sunday Creek, near Cardwell.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Hinchinbrook Shire Council

    2017-575

    13/11/2017

    Crocodile nest reported at Coonarr Beach, near Bundaberg

    Nest was determined to be a Bush turkey nest, no further action.

    Zone F. Atypical habitat zone

    Bundaberg Regional Council

    2017-573

    11/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Lamberts Beach, Mackay.

    Recent crocodile warning signs will be deployed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Mackay Regional Council

    2017-570

    10/11/2017

    Crocodile reported offshore at Palm Cove.

    Monitoring for further reports

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-569

    9/11/2017

    Crocodile reported near Coconuts boat ramp

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Crocwise education has been conducted.

    Zone C. Targeted management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-568

    8/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Port Douglas

    Crocwise education provided.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-561

    7/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Lake Tinaroo

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Mareeba Shire Council

    2017-563

    7/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Coconuts boat ramp.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been placed, Crocwise education provided.

    Zone C. Targeted management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-564

    7/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Louisa Creek, Mackay.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Mackay Regional Council

    2017-562

    7/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Ninds Creek, Croquette Point.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-559

    6/11/2017

    Deceased crocodile reported at Flying Fish Point.

    Crocwise education provided. Crocodile carcass has been removed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-556

    6/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Eimeo, Mackay.

    Site assessment has been conducted. Crocwise education provided, recent crocodile warning signs have been installed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Mackay Regional Council

    2017-560

    6/11/2017

    Deceased crocodile reported at Cairns Esplanade.

    Crocodile carcass has been removed.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-554

    5/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Innisfail.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-555

    5/11/2017

    Deceased crocodile reported at Thornton Beach.

    No further action.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-553

    4/11/2017

    Deceased crocodile reported at Bramston Beach.

    Crocodile carcass has been removed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-550

    3/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Bloomfield River, Wujal.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council

    2017-551

    3/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Cairns Esplanade.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-552

    3/11/2017

    Crocodile reported near Cape Tribulation.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Monitoring for further sightings.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-549

    2/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Seaforth Creek, Seaforth.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Mackay Regional Council

    2017-546

    1/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Taylors Beach.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Hinchinbrook Shire Council

    2017-547

    1/11/2017

    Crocodile reported at Hook Island, Whitsundays.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Whitsunday Regional Council

    2017-548

    1/11/2017

    Crocodile reported near Tannum Sands.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone F. Atypical habitat zone

    Gladstone Regional Council

    October 2017

    Report no.

    Date report received

    Report details

    Departmental response

    Zone

    Local government area

    2017-543

    31/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Taylors Beach.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Hinchinbrook Shire Council

    2017-545

    30/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Baggot's Bank, Fitzroy River.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Rockhampton Regional Council

    2017-537

    30/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Johnstone River, Innisfail.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone C. Targeted management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-538

    30/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Johnstone River, Coconuts.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed.

    Zone C. Targeted management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-539

    30/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Rollingstone Beach.

    Trap already in place for #2017-517

    Zone E. General management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-542

    30/10/2017

    Crocodile reported near Machans Beach.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-536

    29/10/2017

    Crocodile reported near -Coconuts Boat Ramp, Innisfail.

    Recent crocodile warning signs installed.

    Zone C. Targeted management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-535

    29/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Ellis Beach.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-534

    28/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Toolooa Bends.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Gladstone Regional Council

    2017-540

    28/10/2017

    Crocodile reported near Moore Park.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone F. Atypical habitat zone

    Bundaberg Regional Council

    2017-531

    27/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Etty Bay Beach.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-530

    27/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Trinity Beach.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-541

    27/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Torquay, Hervey Bay.

    monitoring for further reports.

    Zone F. Atypical habitat zone

    Fraser Coast Regional Council

    2017-532

    27/10/2017

    A deceased crocodile reported at Cooper Creek, Daintree.

    No further action.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cook Shire Council

    2017-529

    26/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Herbert River, Cordelia.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Hinchinbrook Shire Council

    2017-528

    26/10/2017

    Crocodile reported near the Daintree Ferry.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been deployed. Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cook Shire Council

    2017-527

    25/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Harbour Beach, Mackay.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Mackay Regional Council

    2017-524

    24/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Cooper Creek, Daintree.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-525

    24/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Little Cove, Port Douglas

    Belated report. Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-526

    24/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Horn Island.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Torres Shire Council

    2017-522

    23/10/2017

    Crocodile reported near Victoria Mill, Ingham.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Hinchinbrook Shire Council

    2017-521

    23/10/2017

    Multiple crocodiles reported at a resort near Port Douglas.

    Permanent warning signs are installed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-519

    22/10/2017

    Two crocodiles reported at Etty Bay.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-517

    21/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Bedarra Island.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-513

    21/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Rollingstone Beach.

    Site assessment has been conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs have been placed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-520

    21/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Flying Fish Point.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed.

    Zone C. Targeted management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-514

    19/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Horn Island.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Torres Shire Council

    2017-512

    19/10/2017

    Crocodile reported in -Barramundi Creek, Giru.

    Site assessment has been conducted. Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Burdekin Shire Council

    2017-516

    19/10/2017

    Crocodile reported in Fitzroy River, Rockhampton.

    Recent crocodile warning signs to be placed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Rockhampton Regional Council

    2017-511

    18/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Illbilblie.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Mackay Regional Council

    2017-509

    18/10/2017

    Crocodile reported near Rowes Bay Beach, Towsnville

    Site inspection to be conducted.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-507

    17/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Cannonvale, Whitsundays.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Routine monitoring.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Whitsunday Regional Council

    2017-502

    15/10/2017

    Crocodile reported offshore near South Mission Beach.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-500

    15/10/2017

    Crocodile reported offshore near Mission Beach.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installled. Crocwise education provided. Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-501

    15/10/2017

    Crocodile reported near Clump Point Jetty, Mission Beach.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-499

    14/10/2017

    Crocodile reported in Johnstone River, Innisfail.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone C. Targeted management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-497

    14/10/2017

    Deceased crocodile reported in Johnstone River, Innisfail.

    A 1m deceased crocodile has been removed from the Joshnstone River.

    Zone C. Targeted management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-496

    13/10/2017

    Crocodile slide reported near Racecourse Mill, Mackay.

    Site assessment has been conducted. Crocwise education provided.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Mackay Regional Council

    2017-494

    12/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Buddabuddo Creek, Yarrabah.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council

    2017-490

    8/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Noah Beach, Cape Tribulation.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Report referred to Parks and Wildlife Service.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-487

    7/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Round Hill Creek, Town of 1770.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Gladstone Regional Council

    2017-488

    7/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Collosseum Inlet, Tannum Sands.

    Site assessment to be conducted, Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone F. Atypical habitat zone

    Gladstone Regional Council

    2017-489

    7/10/2017

    Crocodile reported at Wongaling Beach

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-486

    6/10/2017

    Crocodile reported in Cape Melville National Park.

    Report referred to Parks and Wildlife Service.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cook Shire Council

    2017-485

    5/10/2017

    Crocodile reported in Mary River, Maryborough.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone F. Atypical habitat zone

    Fraser Coast Regional Council

    2017-483

    4/10/2017

    Crocodile reported offshore in Bustard Bay, near Town of 1770.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Gladstone Regional Council

    2017-484

    4/10/2017

    Crocodile reported near Trinity Beach

    Second hand report. Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-482

    3/10/2017

    Crocodile reported near 'Old Faithful' waterhole, Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park.

    Report referred to Parks and Wildlife Service. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cook Shire Council

    2017-481

    2/10/2017

    Crocodile slide reported at Palm Cove.

    Site inspection determined this was not a crocodile slide.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    September 2017

    Report no.          

    Date report received

    Report details              

    Departmental response

    Zone

    Local government area

    2017-480

    30/09/2017

    Crocodile reported at Pallarenda Beach.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-479

    29/09/2017

    Crocodile reported at Causeway Lakes, Yeppoon.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Rockhampton Regional Council

    2017-478

    28/09/2017

    Crocodile reported in Calliope River, Gladstone.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Gladstone Regional Council

    2017-477

    28/09/2017

    Crocodile reported near the mouth of the Boyne River.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Gladstone Regional Council

    2017-472

    27/09/2017

    Crocodile reported in Dickson inlet, Port Douglas.

    Animal already targeted for removal (see 2017-424). Recent crocodile warning signs have been deployed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-471

    27/09/2017

    Crocodile reported in Fitzroy River, south of Rockhampton.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Routine monitoring.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Rockhampton Regional Council

    2017-466

    27/09/2017

    Crocodile reported outside the mouth of the Calliope Rive, Gladstone.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Monitoring for further reports.

    1. Monitoring and education zone

    Gladstone Regional Council

    2017-470

    27/09/2017

    Crocodile reported off the Able Point Marina at Airlie Beach.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been deployed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Whitsunday Regional Council

    2017-474

    27/09/2017

    Crocodile reported in Fitzroy River, south of Rockhampton.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Routine monitoring.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Rockhampton Regional Council

    2017-475

    27/09/2017

    Crocodile reported at Townsville Strand.

    Site assessment has been conducted. Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-469

    27/09/2017

    Crocodiles reported in a waterhole at Dunbar Station.

    Clients will be advised of crocodile safety and options to reduce risks to livestock.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cook Shire Council

    2017-473

    27/09/2017

    Crocodile reported under the Barron River Bridge (Kennedy Highway) near Mareeba.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone F. Atypical habitat zone

    Mareeba Shire Council

    2017-465

    22/09/2017

    Crocodile sighting off Bramston Beach south of Cairns.

    Routine monitoring.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-461

    21/09/2017

    Crocodile reported near Tinana Creek, Maryborough.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone F. Atypical habitat zone

    Fraser Coast Regional Council

    2017-462

    21/09/2017

    Crocodile reported near Victoria Sugar Mill, Ingham.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Hinchinbrook Shire Council

    2017-463

    21/09/2017

    Crocodile reported near Nerada.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-476

    20/09/2017

    A 5.2 m crocodile with a single gunshot wound was found dead in the Fitzroy River near Alligator Creek

    No further action.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Rockhampton Regional Council

    2017-459

    20/09/2017

    Crocodile reported at Fitzroy River near South Yaamba.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been deployed, monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Rockhampton Regional Council

    2017-460

    20/09/2017

    Deceased crocodile reported at Anabranch River, Ayr.

    No further action.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Burdekin Shire Council

    2017-457

    19/09/2017

    Crocodile reported at Fitzroy River, Near Yaamba.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile warning signs have been deployed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Rockhampton Regional Council

    2017-458

    19/09/2017

    Crocodile reported at Morris Creek, Giru.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Burdekin Shire Council

    2017-455

    15/09/2017

    Crocodile reported on Garden Island, Hinchinbrook.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Hinchinbrook Shire Council

    2017-456

    15/09/2017

    Crocodile reported near Etty Bay.

    Crocwise education has been provided.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-453

    14/09/2017

    Crocodile reported near River Heads, Hervey Bay.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been deployed, monitoring for further reports.

    Zone F. Atypical habitat zone

    Fraser Coast Regional Council

    2017-451

    13/09/2017

    Crocodile reported at South Mission Beach.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been deployed, monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-450

    12/09/2017

    Crocodile reported at Port Douglas.

    Animal already targeted for removal (see 2017-424). Recent crocodile warning signs have been deployed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-446

    11/09/2017

    Crocodile reported in Hey River, Weipa.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Weipa Town Council

    2017-449

    11/09/2017

    Crocodile reported near Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island.

    Site assessment has been conducted. Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-448

    11/09/2017

    Crocodile reported near Gavial Creek, Rockhampton.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Rockhampton Regional Council

    2017-447

    11/09/2017

    Crocodile reported at Waiben (Thursday Island).

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been deployed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Torres Shire Council

    2017-445

    6/09/2017

    Crocodile reported at Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas.

    Animal already targeted for removal (See 2017-424)

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-444

    5/09/2017

    Crocodile reported at Plantation Creek, Ayr

    Second hand report. Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Burdekin Shire Council

    2017-441

    5/09/2017

    Crocodile reported at Hidden Beach, Near Cape Tribulation.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-443

    5/09/2017

    Crocodile reported at Myall Creek, Cape Tribulation.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-440

    4/09/2017

    Crocodile reported at Coconuts, Innisfail.

    Site assessment has been conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-439

    4/09/2017

    Crocodile reported at Cawarral Creek, near Keppel Sands.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Livingstone Shire Council

    2017-438

    4/09/2017

    Crocodile reported at Karumba.

    Monitoring for further reports

    Zone E. General management zone

    Carpentaria Shire Council

    2017-437

    4/09/2017

    Crocodile reported at Hencamp Creek near Townsville.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-436

    3/09/2017

    Crocodile reported at Mary River, near Tinana.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone F. Atypical habitat zone

    Fraser Coast Regional Council

    August 2017

    Report no.         

    Date report received

    Report details            

    Departmental response

    Zone

    Local government area

    2017-433 31/08/2017 Crocodile reported near Mareeba. Crocodile previously reported (see 2017-406), and targeted for removal. Zone F. Atypical habitat zone Mareeba Shire Council
    2017-435 31/08/2017 Crocodile reported at Cape Upstart. Monitoring for further reports. Zone E. General management zone Burdekin Shire Council
    2017-430 29/08/2017 Crocodile reported near Cardwell Marina. Monitoring for further reports. Zone E. General management zone Cassowary Coast Regional Council
    2017-429 28/08/2017 Crocodile reported near Pioneer Point, Whitsunday. Monitoring for further reports. Zone E. General management zone Whitsunday Regional Council
    2017-428 28/08/2017 Crocodile reported at Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas Crocodile previously reported (2017-424), and targeted for removal. Zone D. Targeted beach management zone Douglas Shire Council
    2017-427 27/08/2017 Crocodile reported at Mizzi's Creek, Braemeadows. Monitoring for further reports. Zone E. General management zone Hinchinbrook Shire Council
    2017-431 25/08/2017 Crocodile reported between Hook Island and Hayman Island. Monitoring for further reports. Zone E. General management zone Whitsunday Regional Council
    2017-425 24/08/2017 Crocodiles reported at Rowes Bay, Townsville. Site assessment conducted, monitoring for further reports. Zone E. General management zone Townsville Regional Council
    2017-422 22/08/2017 Crocodile reported at Grey's Bay, Bowen. Monitoring for further reports. Zone E. General management zone Whitsunday Regional Council
    2017-421 21/08/2017 Crocodile reported at Grey's Bay, Bowen. Monitoring for further reports. Zone E. General management zone Whitsunday Regional Council
    2017-420 20/08/2017 Crocodile reported in Greys Bay, Bowen. Monitoring for further reports. Zone E. General management zone Whitsunday Regional Council
    2017-417 17/08/2017 Crocodile reported in Ross River, near Townsville Port. Site assessment has been conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs installed. Zone D. Targeted beach management zone Townsville Regional Council
    2017-415 16/08/2017 Crocodile reported at Kondoparinga Station. Awaiting further information. Zone E. General management zone Mareeba Shire Council
    2017-416 16/08/2017 Crocodile reported in Brisbane River, Jindalee. No further action. Zone F. Atypical habitat zone Brisbane City Council
    2017-412 15/08/2017 2 crocodiles reported at Barramundi Creek, Giru. Area is known crocodile habitat. Zone E. General management zone Burdekin Shire Council
    2017-411 14/08/2017 Crocodile reported at Five Mile Creek, Cardwell. Area is known crocodile habitat, no further action. Zone E. General management zone Cassowary Coast Regional Council
    2017-410 13/08/2017 Small crocodile reported near Ross and Locke waterhole, Musgrave River. Area is known crocodile habitat, no further action. Zone C. Targeted management zone Cairns Regional Council
    2017-408 11/08/2017 Crocodile reported at Kamerunga. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Zone B. Active removal zone Cairns Regional Council
    2017-405 10/08/2017 Crocodile reported at Bamboo Creek, Innisfail. Site assessment has been conducted, recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Zone E. General management zone Cassowary Coast Regional Council
    2017-402 8/08/2017 Crocodile reported at Wangetti Beach. Site assessment has been conducted, monitoring for further reports. Zone E. General management zone Cairns Regional Council
    2017-401 8/08/2017 Crocodile reported in Mowbray River. Area is known crocodile habitat. Zone E. General management zone Douglas Shire Council
    2017-404 8/08/2017 Crocodile reported at Kurrimine Beach. Site assessment to be conducted. Zone D. Targeted beach management zone Cassowary Coast Regional Council
    2017-398 7/08/2017 Small crocodiles reported offshore at Greys Bay, Bowen. No further action. Zone E. General management zone Burdekin Shire Council
    2017-397 7/08/2017 Crocodile reported at Bulgan Creek, Tully. Monitoring for further reports. Zone E. General management zone Cassowary Coast Regional Council
    2017-400 7/08/2017 Crocodile reported in Tully River. Site assessment has been conducted. Area is know crocodile habitat, and permanent warning signs are installed. Zone C. Targeted management zone Cassowary Coast Regional Council
    2017-396 4/08/2017 Crocodile reported at Kurramine Beach. Site assessment has been conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs installed. Zone D. Targeted beach management zone Cassowary Coast Regional Council
    2017-393 2/08/2017 Crocodile reported at Waiben (Thursday Island) Monitoring for further reports. Zone E. General management zone Torres Shire Council
    2017-391 1/08/2017 Crocodile reported at Rocky Point, Weipa. Site assessment to be conducted. Zone E. General management zone Weipa Town Council
    2017-392 1/08/2017 Crocodile reported in Proserpine River. Site assessment conducted, Recent crocodile warning signs installed. Zone E. General management zone Whitsunday Regional Council

    July 2017

    Report no.         

    Date report received

    Report details            

    Departmental response

    Zone

    Local government area

    2017-390

    31/07/2017

    Small crocodile reported in a pond near Mareeba

    Site assessment conducted, monitoring for further reports

    Zone F. Atypical habitat zone

    Mareeba Shire Council

    2017-388

    30/07/2017

    Crocodile reported in the Boyne River.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been deployed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Gladstone Regional Council

    2017-387

    29/07/2017

    Crocodile reported offshore between The Strand and Magnetic Island.

    Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed, monitoring for further reports

    Zone E. General management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-385

    28/07/2017

    Crocodile reported in Proserpine River

    Site assessment conducted, monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Whitsunday Regional Council

    2017-379

    21/07/2017

    Crocodile reported near the Balgal Beach boat ramp.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent sighting warning signs have been installed.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Hinchinbrook Shire Council

    2017-380

    21/07/2017

    Crocodile reported near Ross River boat ramp, Townsville.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent sighting warning signs have been installed.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-378

    19/07/2017

    Crocodile reported off Bedarra Bay on Bedarra Island.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. No further action.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-377

    19/07/2017

    Crocodile reported in the Johnstone River.

    Belated report. Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone C. Targeted management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-373

    15/07/2017

    Crocodile reported at Breakwater Townsville

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-372

    15/07/2017

    4m crocodile reported at Pallarenda Beach, Townsville.

    Monitoring for further reports.

    Zone D. Targeted beach management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-374

    15/07/2017

    Crocodile reported at Nerada

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Crocwise education conducted.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-371

    14/07/2017

    2 large crocodiles reported at Fig Tree Creek, Mulgrave River.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-368

    12/07/2017

    1.9m crocodile reported in the Dawson River, Baralaba.

    Monitoring for further sightings.

    Zone F. Atypical habitat zone

    Banana Shire Council

    2017-369

    11/07/2017

    2.5m crocodile reported at Aplins Wier, Townsville

    Recent crocodile warning signs installed. Crocwise education conducted.

    Zone A. Barrier and removal zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-365

    10/07/2017

    4m crocodile reported at Newell Beach.

    Monitoring for further reports. Area is known crocodile habitat

    Zone E. General management zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-364

    10/07/2017

    Crocodile reported at aquaculture facility near Cowley

    See 2017-360. Removed problem crocodile.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-363

    9/07/2017

    Deceased crocodile reported near Tully Heads.

    No further action.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-361

    7/07/2017

    2 crocodiles reported near 'The Cut-through' Fitzroy River.

    Belated report. Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Livingstone Shire Council

    2017-353

    4/07/2017

    2.5m crocodile reported at Rocky Point boat ramp, Weipa.

    Site assessment to be conducted. Recent activity warning signs to be installed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Weipa Town Council

    2017-357

    4/07/2017

    Crocodile tracks reported near Town of 1770.

    Belated report, monitoring for further activity

    Zone F. Atypical habitat zone

    Gladstone Regional Council

    2017-356

    3/07/2017

    4 crocodiles reported at Armstrong Beach.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent sighting warning signs to be installed.

    Zone E. General management zone

    Mackay Regional Council

    June 2017

    Report no.          

    Date report received

    Report details              

    Departmental response

    Zone

    Local government area

    2017-351

    27/06/2017

    2.5m crocodile reported near Edmonton.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Crocwise education provided to the property own.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-350

    26/06/2017

    2 crocodiles reported near Victoria Sugar mill, Ingham.

    Site assessment conducted. Crocwise education provided.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Hinchinbrook Shire Council

    2017-349

    23/06/2017

    2m crocodile reported at Gowrie Creek.

    Belated report, monitoring for further sightings.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Hinchinbrook Shire Council

    2017-348

    22/06/2017

    Crocodile tracks reported in Pumpkin Creek, Keppel Sands.

    Recent sighting warning signs to be deployed.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Livingstone Shire Council

    2017-347

    20/06/2017

    Deceased crocodile reported in Mourilyn Harbour

    Deceased crocodile has been removed by departmental officers

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-345

    19/06/2017

    1.8m crocodile reported at an aquaculture facility near Cowley

    Continuing to liaise with client regarding Crocwise behaviour

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-352

    19/06/2017

    3m crocodile reported in Murray Creek, St Helens Beach.

    Belated report, monitoring for further sightings

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Mackay Regional Council

    2017-342

    15/06/2017

    1.8m crocodile reported at Keppel Sands.

    Monitoring for further activity.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Rockhampton Regional Council

    2017-340

    13/06/2017

    3m crocodile reported near Cungulla.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-338

    12/06/2017

    Crocodile reported at Trinity Inlet

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-339

    9/06/2017

    Large crocodile reported at Christenson Creek, Mackay.

    Monitoring for further activity.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Mackay Regional Council

    2017-333

    7/06/2017

    Deceased crocodile reported at the Sewage treatment works at Bamaga.

    No further action.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council

    2017-332

    5/06/2017

    3m crocodile reported at Goldsborough.

    Belated report, monitoring for further reports.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-325

    2/06/2017

    1.5m crocodile reported in Port Douglas.

    Site assessment has been conducted. Area is known crocodile habitat

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-326

    2/06/2017

    6 crocodiles ranging from 1m - 1.8m reported in an aquaculture farm near Innisfail

    Continued monitoring for reports.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-327

    2/06/2017

    30cm crocodile hatchling reported at North Mission Beach

    Community education on Crocwise behaviour undertaken.

    Zone D. Transitory zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-328

    2/06/2017

    3.5m crocodile reported near Mackay Harbour Marina.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone C. Targeted management zone

    Mackay Regional Council

    2017-323

    1/06/2017

    3 crocodiles reported near the Mowbray River bridge.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-324

    1/06/2017

    Deceased 1m crocodile reported in Dickson Inlet, Port Douglas

    No further action.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    May 2017

    Report no.          

    Date report received

    Report details              

    Departmental response

    Zone

    Local government area

    2017-319

    31/05/2017

    3m crocodile reported in Meunga Creek, Cardwell.

    Site assessment has been conducted. Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-320

    31/05/2017

    1.2m crocodile reported near Bob Shepard Bridge, Proserpine River.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs will be deployed.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Whitsunday Regional Council

    2017-322

    30/05/2017

    Crocodile slide reported in Round Hill Creek, Agnes Water.

    Monitoring for further activity.

    Zone F. Atypical habitat zone

    Gladstone Regional Council

    2017-317

    30/05/2017

    Crocodile reported in Pumpkin Creek, Keppel Sands.

    Belated report, monitoring for further sightings.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Livingstone Shire Council

    2017-313

    29/05/2017

    Crocodile reported near Cooya Beach boat ramp.

    Site assessment has been conducted. Recent sighting warning signs have been installed.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-315

    29/05/2017

    Crocodile reported in Stanley River, Mourilyan.

    Site assessment to be conducted. Recent crocodile sighting signs will be deployed.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-318

    29/05/2017

    Crocodile reported in Poona Creek, Maryborough.

    Monitoring for further sightings.

    Zone F. Atypical habitat zone

    Fraser Coast Regional Council

    2017-306

    26/05/2017

    Crocodile reported near the mouth of Bloomfield River.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council

    2017-308

    26/05/2017

    Crocodile reported offshore from the mouth of Black River.

    Monitoring for further sightings.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-302

    25/05/2017

    3 crocodiles were reported near Gavial Creek, in the Fitzroy River

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Rockhampton Regional Council

    2017-305

    25/05/2017

    Crocodile reported in a pond at Nome.

    Site assessment conducted, animal targeted for removal.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-303

    24/05/2017

    Crocodile reported near Alligator Creek boat ramp, Fitzroy River.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting sign has been deployed.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Rockhampton Regional Council

    2017-301

    24/05/2017

    Crocodile reported near boat ramp on Thursday Island

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs will be deployed.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Torres Shire Council

    2017-304

    24/05/2017

    Crocodile reported in the Fitzroy River, upstream of Yaamba

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting sign has been deployed.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Rockhampton Regional Council

    2017-300

    23/05/2017

    Crocodile reported at Dungeness Creek, Lucinda.

    Monitoring for further reports. Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Hinchinbrook Shire Council

    2017-337

    22/05/2017

    Crocodile reported in St Helens Creek, near Mackay.

    Belated report, monitoring for further sightings.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Mackay Regional Council

    2017-336

    22/05/2017

    Crocodile reported in St Helens Creek, near Mackay.

    Belated report, monitoring for further sightings.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Mackay Regional Council

    2017-335

    22/05/2017

    Crocodile reported in Murray Creek, near Mackay.

    Belated report, monitoring for further sightings.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Mackay Regional Council

    2017-334

    22/05/2017

    Crocodile reported in Murray Creek, near Mackay.

    Belated report, monitoring for further sightings.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Mackay Regional Council

    2017-294

    19/05/2017

    Crocodile reported in Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island.

    Monitoring for further sightings.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-293

    19/05/2017

    Crocodile reported in Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island

    Monitoring for further sightings.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-296

    19/05/2017

    Belated report, Crocodile reported in Kalah Creek, near Maryborough

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone F. Atypical habitat zone

    Fraser Coast Regional Council

    2017-292

    18/05/2017

    Crocodile reported on Saibai Island

    TBA

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Torres Strait Island Regional Council

    2017-289

    16/05/2017

    Crocodile reported in a pond near Nome.

    Site inspection conducted.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-290

    16/05/2017

    Crocodile reported in Burdekin River near Rita Island

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Burdekin Shire Council

    2017-287

    15/05/2017

    Crocodile reported at Rankine Creek, near Innisfail.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-286

    15/05/2017

    Crocodile reported near the Norman River boat ramp, Normanton.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs will be deployed.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Carpentaria Shire Council

    2017-288

    15/05/2017

    Crocodile reported in Tully River, near Cardstone.

    Site inspection to be conducted.

    Zone C. Targeted management zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-285

    14/05/2017

    Crocodile reported in the Endeavour River, near Cooktown.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Routine monitoring.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cook Shire Council

    2017-283

    10/05/2017

    Crocodile reported near Peets Bridge, Mulgrave River

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-281

    8/05/2017

    Crocodile reported swimming out to sea near Jezzine Boardwalk, Townsville.

    Belated report, monitoring for further sightings.

    Zone D. Transitory zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-279

    7/05/2017

    Crocodile reported near Alligator Creek boat ramp, Etna Creek.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    Zone C. Targeted management zone

    Livingstone Shire Council

    2017-276

    4/05/2017

    Crocodile reported at Doughboy Creek boat ramp near Cungulla

    Site assessment has been conducted. Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs are in place.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-277

    4/05/2017

    Crocodile reported in the North Johnstone River.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-275

    3/05/2017

    Crocodile Reported near Ross Island in Ross River

    Belated report. Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone C. Targeted management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    April 2017

    Report no.          

    Date report received

    Report details              

    Departmental response

    Zone

    Local government area

    2017-266

    29/04/2017

    Crocodile sighted at Hinchinbrook Marina.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Routine monitoring.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-269

    29/04/2017

    Crocodile reported at Palmer Sea Golf Course, Port Douglas

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed the presence of crocodiles.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-268

    29/04/2017

    Crocodile reported near Wujal Wujal.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council

    2017-263

    28/04/2017

    Crocodile reported at Boyne Island, near Bray Park boat ramp.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Gladstone Regional Council

    2017-265

    28/04/2017

    Crocodile reported at mouth of Annan River

    Recent crocodile sighting signs will be deployed.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cook Shire Council

    2017-264

    28/04/2017

    Crocodile reported at Forrest Beach.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Hinchinbrook Shire Council

    2017-261

    26/04/2017

    Crocodile reported at Fitzroy River City Reach, Rockhampton.

    Site assessment to be conducted. Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Rockhampton Regional Council

    2017-260

    26/04/2017

    Crocodile reported at Lizard Island.

    Belated report. No further action.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cook Shire Council

    2017-274

    26/04/2017

    Crocodile reported in Gavial Creek, Fitzroy River

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Rockhampton Regional Council

    2017-259

    26/04/2017

    Crocodile report at the Macknade Sugar Mill.

    Site assessment to be conducted. CrocWise education provided to mill workers.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Hinchinbrook Shire Council

    2017-254

    23/04/2017

    Crocodile reported in Lennon Creek Eubebangee.

    Decease crocodile. No further action.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-251

    21/04/2017

    Crocodile reported near Alligator Creek boat ramp, Fitzroy River.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone C. Targeted management zone

    Livingstone Shire Council

    2017-252

    21/04/2017

    Crocodile reported in Palm Creek, Conway.

    Belated report. Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Whitsunday Regional Council

    2017-250

    21/04/2017

    Crocodile reported near Townsville recreational boat ramp,

    A site inspection revealed this was not a crocodile.

    Zone D. Transitory zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-249

    21/04/2017

    Crocodile reported offshore between Oak and Pretty Beaches.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-248

    20/04/2017

    Deceased crocodile reported in Ross River, South Townsville.

    No further action.

    Zone D. Transitory zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-247

    20/04/2017

    Crocodile report swimming off Crow Bay Beach.

    Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile sighting signs are in place. Presumed to be moving through the area.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-245

    19/04/2017

    Crocodile reported at 'Little Green' Island, Mackay.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed the presence of crocodiles. Routine monitoring.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Mackay Regional Council

    2017-246

    19/04/2017

    Crocodile reported in Mulgrave River, Goldsborough.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-242

    18/04/2017

    Crocodile reported at an aquaculture business at Cowley Creek.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed the presence of crocodiles. Routine monitoring.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-243

    18/04/2017

    Crocodile reported in the Cardwell Marina.

    Site assessment to be conducted. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-240

    17/04/2017

    Crocodile reported in Horse Shoe Bay, Magnetic Island.

    Unconfirmed sighting. Routine monitoring.

    Zone D. Transitory zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-241

    16/04/2017

    Crocodile reported at Wonga Beach.

    Belated report. Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-236

    13/04/2017

    Crocodile reported in Centenary Lakes, Cairns.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    Zone B. Active removal zone

    Cairns Regional Council

     

    2017-237

     

    13/04/2017

     

    Crocodile reported near Napranum beach boat ramp.

     

    Unconfirmed sighting. Routine monitoring.

     

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

     

    Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council

    2017-234

    12/04/2017

    Object reported off Buchans Beach, Cairns.

    Unconfirmed sighting. Routine monitoring.

    Zone D. Transitory zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-230

    11/04/2017

    Crocodile reported offshore at Finch Bay, Cooktown.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs will be deployed.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cook Shire Council

    2017-231

    11/04/2017

    Crocodile reported at Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Surf Life Saving are monitoring the crocodile.

    Zone D. Transitory zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-232

    11/04/2017

    Crocodile reported on Farnborough Beach.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Livingstone Shire Council

    2017-229

    10/04/2017

    Crocodile reported off Illuka Park, Town Beach, Mackay.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Mackay Regional Council

    2017-227

    10/04/2017

    Crocodile reported in Pioneer River, Mackay.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Mackay Regional Council

    2017-226

    10/04/2017

    Crocodile reported at Pretty Beach, North Cairns.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-225

    10/04/2017

    Crocodile reported at Port Hinchinbrook marina.

    Site inspection to be conducted.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Hinchinbrook Shire Council

    2017-224

    10/04/2017

    Crocodile reported at Seisia, Cape York.

    Land and Sea Rangers will deploy recent crocodile sighting signs. Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council

    2017-223

    10/04/2017

    Crocodile reported at Injinoo, Cape York.

    Land and Sea Rangers will deploy recent crocodile sighting signs. Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council

    2017-222

    9/04/2017

    Crocodile swimming off Forrest Beach.

    Surf Life Savers provided the CrocWise message to people in the area.

    Zone D. Transitory zone

    Hinchinbrook Shire Council

    2017-213

    7/04/2017

    Crocodile reported in Doughboy Creek, Cungulla.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-219

    7/04/2017

    Crocodile reported at Seafarms, Cardwell.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-212

    5/04/2017

    Crocodile reported within Pink Lilly Lagoon on the flood plan of the Fitzroy River.

    Site inspection to be conducted once floodwaters recede.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Rockhampton Regional Council

    2017-211

    5/04/2017

    Crocodile reported near a public boat ramp in Karumba.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs present at this location.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Carpentaria Shire Council

    2017-210

    5/04/2017

    Crocodile reported at intersection of Tully Head Road and Bruce Highway, Tully.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Routine monitoring.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-218

    1/04/2017

    Crocodile reported in a creek at Farnborough Beach, Yeppoon.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Livingstone Shire Council

    March 2017

    Report no.          

    Date report received

    Report details              

    Departmental response

    Zone

    Local government area

    2017-206

    31/03/2017

    Crocodile reported between Palm Cove and Clifton Beach.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Crocwise education provided to members of the public.

    Zone B. Active removal zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-207

    31/03/2017

    Crocodile reported at Cow Bay Beach.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Area is known crocodile habitat. Permanent warning signs are in place in the area.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-214

    31/03/2017

    Crocodile reported at Holloways Beach, Cairns.

    Belated report. No further action.

    Zone D. Transitory zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-203

    30/03/2017

    Crocodile reported in a small creek at Trinity Park.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone B. Active removal zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-205

    30/03/2017

    Deceased crocodiles reported at Merrimac, Gold Coast.

    Site inspection revealed plastic crocodile heads. No further action.

    Zone F. Atypical habitat zone

    Gold Coast City Council

    2017-208

    30/03/2017

    Crocodile reported in a small pond at Cleveland Palms, Nome.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Routine monitoring.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-215

    30/03/2017

    Crocodile reported in small point at Cleveland Palms, Nomes.

    The crocodile is in zone B. Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Routine monitoring.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-199

    29/03/2017

    Crocodile reported at Googarra Beach, Tully Heads.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Crocwise education provided to members of the public.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-201

    29/03/2017

    Crocodile reported in small creek at Forest Beach.

    Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Hinchinbrook Shire Council

    2017-196

    26/03/2017

    Crocodile reported at Little Mulgrave.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed evidence of a crocodile. Further assessment to be conducted.

    Zone C. Targeted management zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-198

    25/03/2017

    Crocodile reported at Fig Tree Creek, Sandy Straits

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Further monitoring.

    Zone F. Atypical habitat zone

    Fraser Coast Regional Council

    2017-193

    24/03/2017

    Crocodile reported at Hope Island, Cairns.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed by Marine Park Rangers.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-195

    24/03/2017

    Crocodile reported at Dead Mans Gully, Clifton Beach.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    Zone D. Transitory zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-191

    24/03/2017

    Crocodile reported in car park at Riverside Bvld, Douglas.

    Site inspection to be conducted.

    Zone C. Targeted management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-194

    24/03/2017

    Crocodile reported at 2 Mile Creek, Mareeba.

    Sight assessment to be conducted.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Mareeba Shire Council

    2017-190

    23/03/2017

    Crocodiles reported at Clifton Beach.

    Site assessment to be conducted. Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone D. Transitory zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-187

    22/03/2017

    Crocodile reported in Ninds Creek, Common Loop, Innisfail.

    The crocodile is in Zone E. Further investigation.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council

    2017-186

    22/03/2017

    Crocodile reported at mouth of Butchers Creek, Sandy Straits.

    Site assessment to be conducted.

    Zone F. Atypical habitat zone

    Fraser Coast Regional Council

    2017-185

    22/03/2017

    Crocodile reported at Sugar Shed boat ramp, Portsmith.

    Site Assessment to be conducted.

    Zone B. Active removal zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-184

    22/03/2017

    Crocodile reported at Ellis Beach, Cairns.

    Site assessment to be conducted. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-189

    22/03/2017

    Crocodile reported at northern end of Cow Bay Beach.

    Site assessment to be conducted when weather conditions allow. Area is known crocodile habitat.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-192

    22/03/2017

    Crocodile reported at Hockings Point, Thursday Island.

    Site assessment was undertaken by local Rangers and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed. Routine monitoring.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Torres Shire Council

    2017-180

    21/03/2017

    Crocodile reported at Rossiter Park, Aitkenvale.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    Zone C. Targeted management zone

    Townsville Regional Council

    2017-183

    21/03/2017

    Crocodile reported at Wilson Beach, Whitsundays.

    Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Whitsunday Regional Council

    2017-181

    21/03/2017

    Crocodile reported in Palm Creek, Ingham.

    Crocwise education provided to the client. Routine monitoring.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Hinchinbrook Shire Council

    2017-182

    21/03/2017

    Crocodile reported at Russel Heads, Babinda.

    Wildlife Officers in the area targeting an animal of similar size. See 2017-188 - Problem crocodiles resolved.

    Zone D. Transitory zone

    Cairns Regional Council

    2017-178

    20/03/2017

    Crocodile reported at Wangetti Beach, Cairns.

    Wildlife Officers will attend beach to verify the presence of permanent crocodile warning signs.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-175

    18/03/2017

    Crocodile sighted near Mornington Island main wharf.

    Mornington Island rangers have been notified and will be deploying a recent crocodile sighting signs in the area.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Mornington Shire Council

    2017-174

    18/03/2017

    Crocodile reported swimming off Wonga Beach.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile sighting signs present at this location.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-173

    18/03/2017

    Crocodile reported swimming off Four Mile Beach.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Crocwise education provided to client.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-172

    17/03/2017

    Crocodile reported on Cow Bay Beach.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Crocwise education provided to the client.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Douglas Shire Council

    2017-169

    14/03/2017

    Crocodile reported in Ninds Creek, Innisfail.

    Site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Further monitoring. Crocwise education provided to members of the public.

    Zone E. Monitoring and education zone

    Cassowary Coast Regional Council