2018 archived crocodiles reported
December 2018
| Report no. | Date report received | Report details | Departmental response | Zone | Local government area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-795 | 31/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Banyan Creek, Tully. | Departmental Wildlife Officers will assess the need of a permanent crocodile warning to be installed at the location. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-794 | 31/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Kewarra Beach Resort lagoon. | Departmental Wildlife Officers undertook a site assessment in the flooded resort lagoon but did not observe any crocodiles. Recent and permanent crocodile warning signs have been installed as a precaution. Resort staff have conducted Crocwise education to visitors and continue to monitor for signs of an animal. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-792 | 29/12/2018 | Crocodile reported in the Bohle River, Townsville. | Departmental Wildlife Officers will undertake a site assessment. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-791 | 29/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Townsville Port. | Departmental Wildlife Officers will conduct a sight assessment and install recent crocodile warning signs in the vicinity of the sighting. No further action required. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-790 | 28/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Low Isles, Port Douglas. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-789 | 28/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at North Davidson Road, Tully. | Departmental Wildlife Officers will conduct a site assessment if operationally convenient. The animal is likely to move on when flooding subsides. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-788 | 27/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at the Marina Parade Rock Wall, Townsville Strand. | A site assessment was conducted by departmental Wildlife Officers who confirmed the presence of a small crocodile. Wildlife Officers delivered Crocwise education to the public and notified SLSQ in the area. Recent crocodile warning signs were installed at the public access points in the South of the Townsville Strand. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-787 | 26/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Victoria Mill Road, Ingham. | QPWS Officers responded to the sighting and confirmed the presence of a small crocodile displaying normal crocodili/an behaviour. Another two surveys were conducted on the 25/12/18 and 26/12/18 but no crocodile was observed at the location. and it is likely the animal has moved into a nearby waterway. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-786 | 24/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Victoria Mills Road, Ingham. | QPWS Officers undertook a site assessment but observed no crocodiles. Given its location and small size, it is likely the animal has moved into a close by waterway. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-785 | 22/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Kewarra Beach. | Departmental Wildlife Officers have undertaken a site assessment with no animals observed. Recent crocodile warnings signs have been installed in the sighting location with SLSQ also notified. Contractors also have a trap placed near the location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-784 | 23/12/2018 | Crocodile reported in the Tully River. | The animal has been sighted previously. Recent crocodile warning signs are installed at the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-783 | 23/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Finch Bay, Cooktown. | Land and Sea Rangers conducted a site assessment and installed recent crocodile warning signs at the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
| 2018-782 | 22/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at The Strand, Townsville. | Departmental Wildlife Officers undertook a site assessment but observed no crocodiles. SLSQ were notified of the sighting and will monitor the area. Recent crocodile warning signs were installed at public access points at the southern end of The Strand. Crocwise education was delivered to the public at the location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-781 | 22/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Finch Bay, Cooktown. | QPWS will be notified of the sighting and install recent crocodile warning signs at the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
| 2018-780 | 21/12/2018 | Crocodile tracks reported at Low Isles. | No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | ZZZ |
| 2018-779 | 20/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Hay Point. | Departmental Wildlife Officers will undertake a site assessment and install recent crocodile warning signs at the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-777 | 20/12/2018 | Crocodile reported in Cardwell. | The animal displayed normal crocodilian behaviour in well-known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile warning signs are installed at the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-776 | 19/12/2018 | Crocodile reported in Tully River. | The animal has been sighted previously. Recent crocodile warning signs are installed at the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-775 | 19/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Dolphin Heads, Mackay. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed at the sighting location due to a recent sighting at nearby Blacks Beach. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-774 | 19/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Mission River Bridge, Weipa. | Departmental Wildlife Officers have liaised with DAF Officers who have installed recent crocodile warning signs at the sighting location. Crocwise education has been delivered to the fishermen in the area. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Weipa Town Council |
| 2018-773 | 19/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cannonvale Boat Ramp, Whitsundays. | The sighted animal was small, observed off-shore and displayed no aggressive behaviour. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Whitsunday Regional Council |
| 2018-772 | 18/12/2018 | Crocodile reported in the Tully River. | A site assessment has been conducted previously relating to another sighting report. Recent crocodile warnings are already installed in the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-771 | 18/12/2018 | Crocodile reported in the Tully River. | A site assessment has been conducted previously relating to another sighting report. Recent crocodile warnings are already installed in the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-770 | 18/12/2018 | Crocodile reported in the Tully River. | A site assessment has been conducted previously relating to another sighting report. Recent crocodile warnings are already installed in the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-769 | 18/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at the Tassal Prawn Farm, Mission Beach. | Departmental Wildlife Officers will undertake a site assessment and deliver Crocwise education and crocodile prevention advice to farm management and employees. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-768 | 18/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Blacks Beach heading southwards. | Departmental Wildlife Officers have delivered Crocwise education to the public at the sighting location. They determined that the animal is likely passing through the area. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed and SLSQ have been notified. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-767 | 17/12/2018 | Crocodile reported in Tully River. | Departmental Wildlife Officers will undertake a site assessment. Recent crocodile warning signs are installed in the vicinity of the sighting location and will remain till 25/12/18. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-765 | 17/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Porters Creek, Mission Beach. | Departmental Wildlife Officers undertook a site assessment but observed no crocodiles. Crocwise education was delivered to the public and SLSQ are aware of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-764 | 17/12/2018 | Crocodile reported in Innisfail. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-763 | 16/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Etty Bay Beach. | SLSQ closed the beach on the 16/12/18. Departmental Wildlife Officers undertook a site assessment but observed no crocodiles. Recent crocodile warning signs were installed and Crocwise education was delivered to the public at the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-762 | 21/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at The Strand, Townsville. | Departmental Wildlife Officers undertook a site assessment but observed no crocodiles. SLSQ have been notified and it is likely the animal was passing through the area. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed at public access points along the northern area of The Strand. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-761 | 15/12/2018 | Crocodile reported in Murray River, Murrigal. | A site assessment will be conducted with Crocwise education also delivered. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-760 | 14/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Tully River. | Departmental Wildlife Officers will undertake a site assessment. Recent crocodile warning signs are installed at the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-759 | 14/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Kurrimine Beach. | Departmental Wildlife Officers have undertaken a site assessment with no crocodiles observed at the sighting location. SLSQ have been notified with Crocwise education delivered to beach visitors. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed at the location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-758 | 14/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Daru Creek, Morseby. | Crocwise education was delivered to local fishermen. Departmental Wildlife Officers will undertake a site assessment and install recent crocodile warning signs in the location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-757 | 14/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at St Pauls boat ramp, Moa Island. | Recent crocodile warning signs are installed at the sighting location. Crocwise information was provided to local rangers to pass onto the community in the area. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Shire Council |
| 2018-756 | 10/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Port Douglas Wharf. | No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-754 | 13/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cardwell Jetty. | Animal displayed normal crocodilian behaviour and is likely moving through the area. Several permanent crocodile warning signs are already installed along the Cardwell foreshore. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-753 | 13/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Fitzroy river, Rockhampton. | Recent crocodile warning signs will be installed at major public access points near the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | |
| 2018-752 | 12/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Kurrimine beach stinger nets. | Crocodile reported in stinger net enclosure. Departmental Wildlife Officers conducted two site assessments on multiple days but observed no crocodiles in the nets. SLSQ were notified and monitoring the area. Recent crocodile warning signs have also been installed in the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-751 | 12/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Dugeness boat ramp, Lucinda. | Departmental Wildlife Officers conducted a site assessment and observed no crocodiles. Recent crocodile warning signs were installed the the boat ramp and public access points at Lucinda foreshore. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-750 | 11/12/2018 | Crocodile tracks reported at Armit Island, Whitsundays. | No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Whitsunday Regional Council |
| 2018-749 | 11/12/2018 | Injured crocodile reported at Hammond Island, Torres Strait. | Officers from the Torres Strait Regional Authority are monitoring the animal's condition. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Shire Council |
| 2018-748 | 8/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Oak Beach, Port Douglas. | Departmental Wildlife Officers conducted a site assessment and observed no animals. SLSQ were notified. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-747 | 8/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Holloways Beach. | Recent crocodile warning signs were installed in the sighting location with SLSQ also closing the beach on 8/12/18. Due to the animals small size and the measures undertaken, no further action is required. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-746 | 7/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Norship, Cardwell. | Recent crocodile warning signs are installed at the boat ramp. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-745 | 5/12/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported at Cullen Point Boat Ramp, Mapoon. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council |
| 2018-744 | 6/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Walter's Creek, Innisfail. | A site assessment will be conducted by departmental Wildlife Officers. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-740 | 5/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Burpengary Creek, Burpengary East. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone F. Atypical habitat zone | Moreton Bay Regional Council |
| 2018-739 | 4/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at the Strand, Townsville. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-738 | 4/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Toomulla Beach, north of Townsville. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-737 | 4/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Rebel Wharf, Thursday Island. | Torres Strait Regional Authority Rangers will install recent crocodile warning signs at the sighting location. The animal appears to be passing through the location based on the information provided by the caller. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Strait Island Regional Council |
| 2018-736 | 3/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Moa Island. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Strait Island Regional Council |
| 2018-735 | 3/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Yorkeys Knob, Cairns | A departmental Wildlife Officer conducted a site assessment and observed no crocodiles. Recent crocodile warning signs are installed in the locality. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-734 | 3/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Tully River. | Departmental Wildlife Officers conducted a site assessment and observed no crocodiles. Recent crocodile warning signs have been previously installed in the area. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-733 | 2/12/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported at Toomulla Beach, Townsville. | No further action required. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-732 | 3/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at Tully River. | Crocwise education was provided to the caller. Departmental Wildlife Officers conducted a site assessment and installed recent crocodile warning signs at the sighting location and observed no crocodiles. Animal frequently observed in the locality. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-731 | 1/12/2018 | Crocodile reported at The Strand, Townsville. | Queensland Police inspected the area and observed no signs of any crocodiles at the sighting location. Surf Life Saving Queensland were notified of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
November 2018
| Report no. | Date report received | Report details | Departmental response | Zone | Local government area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-730 | 30/11/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported in Cairns. | No further action required. | Zone B. Active removal zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-729 | 28/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at 'The Landing' South Mitchell River, Kowanyama. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the area by local Land and Sea Rangers. They will also provide Crocwise education to locals. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council |
| 2018-728 | 28/11/2018 | Crocodile slides reported at Deep Creek, Kewarra Beach. | No further action required. | Zone B. Active removal zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-727 | 28/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at prawn farm near Midgeree Bar, Garners Beach. | Departmental Wildlife Officers to provide Crocwise education to staff. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-726 | 28/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cardwell, Port Hinchinbrook. | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Officers to install recent crocodile warning signs near the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-725 | 27/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at North Johnstone River, Innisfail. | Departmental Wildlife Officers have undertaken a site assessment with no animals sighted. Recent crocodile warning signs were installed near the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-723 | 26/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Thursday Island. | Recent and permanent crocodile warning signs are installed in the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Strait Island Regional Council |
| 2018-722 | 25/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Mission Beach. | Departmental Wildlife Officers conducted a site assessment and confirmed the presence of a <1m crocodile. Recent crocodile warning signs were installed near the sighting with Surf Life Saving Queensland notified and Crocwise education delivered. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-721 | 27/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Wongaling Beach. | Surf Life Saving Queensland have been notified. Departmental Wildlife Officers conducted a site assessment but observed no crocodiles. It is likely the animal has moved out of the area. Recent crocodile warning signs were installed at major access points | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-720 | 23/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at South Mission Beach near Innisfail. | It is likely the animal is passing through the area. Surf Life Saving Queensland have been notified. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-719 | 23/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Finch Bay, Cooktown. | Departmental Wildlife Officers have notified local Land and Sea Rangers who will undertake a site assessment. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
| 2018-717 | 21/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Fitzroy River, Rockhampton. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-716 | 20/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Double Island. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-714 | 20/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Inkerman Creek, Port Alma Boat Ramp. | Departmental Wildlife Officers will undertake a land based site assessment and install recent crocodile warning signs at the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-713 | 19/11/2018 | Two deceased crocodiles reported at Long Swamp, Mapoon. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council |
| 2018-712 | 19/11/2018 | Crocodile markings and tracks reported at Cape Tribulation. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-711 | 18/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Palm Cove Jetty, Cairns. | Recent crocodile warning signs will be installed at the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-710 | 18/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Boyne Island, Tannum Sands. | Departmental Wildlife Officers will undertake a site assessment and install recent crocodile warning signs at major access points near the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Gladstone Regional Council |
| 2018-707 | 15/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Kewarra Beach. | Surf Life Saving Queensland were notified and closed the beach. Departmental Wildlife Officers installed recent crocodile warning signs at beach access points near the sighting location and undertook a site assessment with a 2.5m crocodile observed. A trap is already in place at the location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-706 | 15/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Glen Boughton, East Trinity. | A site assessment will be conducted by departmental Wildlife Officers to assess the animal's size and behaviour. Crocwise education was delivered to the caller. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-705 | 15/11/2018 | Crocodile reported in the ocean in front of Keith Williams Drive, Cardwell. | Surf Life Saving Queensland have been notified. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-704 | 14/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Sealord King Reef Farm, Cowley. | Departmental Wildlife Officers have undertaken a site assessment with no animals observed. Crocwise education was provided to staff at the facility and recent crocodile warning signs have been installed adjacent to ponds near the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-703 | 13/11/2018 | Crocodile reported on the beach in front of Keith Williams Drive, Cardwell. | Surf Life Saving Queensland have been notified. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-701 | 11/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at duckponds near Townsville Marina. | Departmental Wildlife Officers undertook a site assessment with no crocodiles confirmed in the area. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed near the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-700 | 10/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cardwell Marina. | The animal is known to locals and is known to display normal crocodile behaviour. A site assessment has been conducted previously by departmental Wildlife Officers. Recent crocodile warning signs are installed at the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-699 | 10/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at The Strand, Townsville. | Animal sighted displayed normal crocodilian behaviour and was observed swimming through the area. Surf Life Saving Queensland were notified and closed the local beaches. Departmental Wildlife Officers undertook a site assessment but did not observed no crocodiles. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-698 | 9/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cardwell Foreshore. | Recent crocodile warning signs are installed at the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-697 | 9/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Coconuts Beach, Innisfail. | Recent crocodile warning signs are installed at the sighting location. Departmental Wildlife Officers will undertake a site assessment. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-696 | 9/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Bushland Beach. | Animal displayed normal crocodilian behaviour. Departmental Wildlife Officers will undertake a sight assessment. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-695 | 8/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Inskip Point, Rainbow Beach. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone F. Atypical habitat zone | Gympie Regional Council |
| 2018-692 | 7/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Tully River. | Departmental Wildlife Officers conducted a site assessment, with a 1.8m crocodile observed displaying normal behaviour. Recent crocodile warning signs are installed at the sighting location. No further action required. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-691 | 7/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Northview Lake, Townsville. | Departmental Wildlife Officers will undertake a spotlight assessment. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-690 | 7/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas. | Departmental Wildlife Officers undertook spotlight assessments in the region and observed small animals. SLSQ have installed a recent crocodile warning sign at the beach. The animal sighted is likely moving through the area. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-689 | 7/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cardwell foreshore. | Recent crocodile warning signs are installed at the Cardwell marina boat ramp. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-688 | 6/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Coconuts Beach, Innisfail. | The sighted animal displayed normal crocodilian behaviour. Recent crocodile warning signs are already installed at the sighting location. Departmental Wildlife Officers will undertake a site assessment. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-687 | 6/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Mary River, Maryborough. | Departmental Wildlife Officers undertook a vessel based spotlight assessment with no crocodiles, or signs of crocodiles observed. No further action required. | Zone F. Atypical habitat zone | Fraser Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-686 | 6/11/2018 | Crocodile removed from a residential pool, Tully Heads. | On 6/11/18 a 0.8m crocodile was removed from the wild by departmental Wildlife Officers. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-684 | 4/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Endeavour Creek, Magnetic Island. | Crocwise education was provided to the caller. Due to the small size and normal crocodilian behaviour displayed by the animal, no further action is required. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-682 | 3/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Palm Cove Beach. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed at the sighting location by Surf Life Saving Queensland staff. Departmental Wildlife Officers undertook a site assessment but observed no crocodiles. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-681 | 3/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Endeavour Creek, Magnetic Island. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-680 | 3/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Sweets Creek, Palm Cove. | Departmental Wildlife Officers conducted a site assessment with no crocodiles observed. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed at the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone B. Active removal zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-679 | 2/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Rykers Creek, Cape Tribulation. | QPWS Rangers have been notified of the sighting and will undertake a site assessment when operationally convenient. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-678 | 2/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Denham Island, Mornington Island. | Land and Sea Rangers have installed recent crocodile warning signs at the sighting location. Additional Crocwise educational material and recent crocodile warning signs will be provided to Land and Sea Rangers. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mornington Shire Council |
| 2018-677 | 1/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Tully Gorge, Tully River. | Departmental Wildlife Officers undertook a site assessment with no crocodiles observed at the time. Recent crocodile warning signs were installed at the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-676 | 1/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Holloways Beach, Cairns. | Departmental Wildlife Officers conducted a site assessment with no crocodiles observed at the time. Officers liaised with SLSQ lifeguards who also had observed no animals. Recent crocodile warning signs have already been installed in the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-675 | 1/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Coconuts boat ramp, Innisfail. | Departmental Wildlife Officers observed a small ~2m crocodile when undertaking a site assessment. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed at major access points with Crocwise education delivered to public in the area. Another site assessment will be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-674 | 1/11/2018 | Crocodile reported at Holloway's Beach, Cairns. | Departmental Wildlife Officers have undertaken a site assessment and have installed recent crocodile warnings signs at the location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
October 2018
| Report no. | Date report received | Report details | Departmental response | Zone | Local government area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-673 | 31/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Crystal Creek, Injinoo. | Crystal Creek Injinoo is a remote area with few visitors. The animal displayed normal crocodilian behaviour. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council |
| 2018-672 | 30/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Ross Creek, Yeppoon. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Livingstone Shire Council |
| 2018-671 | 30/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Ross Creek, Townsville. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-670 | 30/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Wrights Creek near Gordonvale. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-669 | 30/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at South Maria Creek, Daveson. | Wildlife Officers will undertake a site assessment and provide Crocwise education to the property owner. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-668 | 30/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Mulgrave River, Goldsborough Valley. | Departmental Wildlife Officers undertook a site assessment with no crocodiles observed during the survey. Recent crocodile warning signs were installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-667 | 30/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Umagico, Northern Peninsula. | Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council have notified the local Ranger in the region and provided Crocwise education. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council |
| 2018-666 | 29/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Bellenden Ker boat ramp, Bellenden Ker. | Departmental Wildlife Officers undertook a site assessment with no crocodiles observed during the survey. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-665 | 28/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Ross Creek, Townsville. | Departmental Wildlife Officers undertook a site assessment with a small ~1m crocodile observed, displaying normal crocodilian behaviour. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed at the sighting location. No further action required. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-664 | 26/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Holloways Beach. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-663 | 24/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Port Curtis, Rockhampton. | The animal displayed normal crocodilian behaviour in well-known crocodile habitat. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Gladstone Regional Council |
| 2018-662 | 24/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Newport Marina, Redcliffe. | Both day and night site inspections were conducted by departmental Wildlife Officers with no crocodiles or signs of crocodiles observed at the sighting location or surrounding area. No further action required. | Zone F. Atypical habitat zone | Moreton Bay Regional Council |
| 2018-661 | 23/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Coconuts, Innisfail. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-660 | 23/10/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported at Marrett River. | No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
| 2018-658 | 22/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Magnetic Island, Geoffrey Bay. | No further action required. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-656 | 22/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Etty Bay Beach, Etty Bay. | Departmental Wildlife Officers notified SLSQ and undertook a site inspection but observed no crocodiles. Crocwise education was delivered to the public at the location with recent crocodile warning signs installed at the major access points along the beach. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-655 | 21/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Kewarra Beach, Cairns. | Departmental Wildlife Officers undertook a site assessment with no crocodiles or crocodile signs observed. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-654 | 20/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Palm Cove. | SLSQ lifeguards attended the sighting location but observed no crocodiles. The Palm Cove beach was closed on 20/10/18. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-653 | 20/10/2018 | Crocodile was reported at Palm Cove, Cairns. | The crocodile was reported by Cairns SLSC at Palm Cove Jetty. The beach was closed on 20/10/18. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | CairnA3:F12s Regional Council |
| 2018-651 | 19/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cardwell Marina. | Animal displayed normal crocodilian behaviour. Departmental Wildlife Officers will undertake a site assessment when operationally convenient. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-650 | 18/10/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported at Karumba, Gulf of Carpentaria. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Carpentaria Shire Council |
| 2018-649 | 18/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Clifton Beach, Cairns. | Departmental Wildlife Officers undertook a site assessment at Palm Cove with no animals sighted during the survey. Departmental Wildlife Officers will undertake further site assessments of surrounding beaches in the following days. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-648 | 18/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Clifton Beach, Cairns. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-647 | 18/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Palm Cove, Cairns. | Departmental Wildlife Officers are liaising with QPS staff and will undertake a site assessment at location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-646 | 18/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Palm Cove. | SLSQ have been notified. Departmental Wildlife Officers will undertake a site assessment and if they confirm the presence of a crocodile, they will install recent crocodile warning signs at the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-645 | 17/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Seafarms Prawn Farm, Cardwell. | Departmental Wildlife Officers have delivered Crocwise education to aquaculture staff with recent crocodile warning signs also installed at the location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-644 | 17/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Arthur Bay, Magnetic Island. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-643 | 16/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Ross River, Townsville. | Animal displayed normal crocodilian behaviour. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-642 | 14/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Tyto Wetlands, Ingham. | The Tyto Visitor information centre has been notified. Recent crocodile warning signs will be installed at location and Crocwise education provided to visitors. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-641 | 14/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cape Tribulation. | Animal displayed normal crocodilian behaviour. QPWS Rangers undertook a site assessment with no animal observed during the survey. Both permanent and recent crocodile warning signs are installed at the location. The animal was likely passing through the area. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-640 | 13/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Russell River, Mirriwinni. | The animal displayed normal crocodilian behaviour and has likely moved out of the area. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-639 | 13/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Granite Creek, Mareeba. | Departmental Wildlife Officers provided Crocwise education to the caller. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mareeba Shire Council |
| 2018-638 | 11/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Fitzroy River, Rockhampton. | Departmental Wildlife Officers have undertaken spotlight surveys over multiple evenings with no concerning behaviour reported by the crocodiles observed. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-637 | 11/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cape Tribulation. | Recent crocodile warning signs will be installed by QPWS. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-635 | 10/10/2018 | Crocodile was reported at Karumba and Normanton. | Departmental Wildlife Officers have previously performed site assessments at the location and determined that the animal is not displaying concerning behaviour. Departmental Wildlife Officers will liaise with the Council to discuss options for the installation of permanent crocodile warning signs in the area. | Zone E. General management zone | Carpentaria Shire Council |
| 2018-634 | 10/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island. | The animal displayed normal crocodilian behaviour. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-633 | 10/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Fitzroy River, Rockhampton. | Departmental Wildlife Officers will install recent crocodile warning signs at high use public access points at the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-632 | 9/10/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Fitzroy River, Rockhampton. | Animals displayed normal crocodilian behaviour. Departmental Wildlife Officers will install recent crocodile warning signs at high use public access points at the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-630 | 9/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Porters Creek, Mission Beach. | Porters Creek is well-known crocodile habitat and the animal displayed normal crocodilian behaviour. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-629 | 8/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Coorooman Creek, Rockhampton. | A site assessment was conducted with no crocodiles observed during the survey. Recent crocodile warning signs were installed at the location. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-628 | 8/10/2018 | Crocodile was reported at Corbetts Landing, Rockhampton. | A site assessment was conducted with no crocodiles observed during the survey. Recent crocodile warning signs are installed at the location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-627 | 8/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Mulgrave River, Gordonvale. | Sighting was in the remote upper reaches of the Mulgrave river with limited public access. Due to this and the animal's small size, no further action is required. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-626 | 7/10/2018 | Crocodile reported in Ross River, Townsville. | No further action required. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-625 | 8/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Mourilyan Harbour Road at Mourilyan Harbour. | Crocwise education was provided to the reporter. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-624 | 5/10/2018 | Crocodile sighted at Fraser Island, Gary's Anchorage. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone F. Atypical habitat zone | Fraser Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-623 | 6/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas. | Crocodile was sighted by SLSQ and the beach was closed for the day (6/10/18). Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed at the location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | DouglA2:F16as Shire Council |
| 2018-622 | 5/10/2018 | Crocodile reported in Shute Harbour, Whitsundays. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Whitsunday Regional Council |
| 2018-621 | 5/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Yorkeys Knob, Cairns. | Departmental Wildlife Officers will conduct a site assessment. SLSQ have been notified and Crocwise education will be delivered to the public at the location. Animal is likely moving through the area. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-618 | 3/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Ingham, Cattle Creek. | Crocodile is .5m and is located in well-known crocodile habitat. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-617 | 2/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Mowbray River, Douglas Shire. | Mowbray River is well-known crocodile habitat with crocodiles often sighted here on a daily basis. Permanent warning signs are present at the location. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-616 | 2/10/2018 | Crocodile reported at Fitzroy River, Rockhampton. | Fitzroy River is well-known crocodile habitat with the animal displaying normal behaviour. Departmental Wildlife Officers will conduct a site assessment and install recent crocodile warning signs at the location. | Zone E. General management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
September 2018
| Report no. | Date report received | Report details | Departmental Wildlife Officers response | Zone | Local government area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-612 | 30/09/2018 | Crocodile reported in Daradgee, Innisfail. | Small crocodile situated in well-known crocodile habitat displaying natural behaviour. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-611 | 30/09/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported at Airport Avenue, Cairns. | Carcass disposed of in secure location by Departmental Wildlife Officers. No further action required. | Zone B. Active removal zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-610 | 29/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at West Point, Magnetic Island. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-608 | 28/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at the Barron River, Kuranda. | Barron River at Kuranda, is well-known freshwater crocodile habitat. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mareeba Shire Council |
| 2018-607 | 28/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Four Mile Beach near Port Douglas. | Departmental Wildlife Officers have undertaken a site assessment and have provided Crocwise education to tourists at location. SLSQ also closed the beach on 28/09/18. Recent Crocodile Warning Signs have also been installed at the sighting location by SLSQ. Likely the animal was moving through the area. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-606 | 26/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Rollingstone Beach, north of Townsville. | A site assessment will be conducted by Departmental Wildlife Officers. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-605 | 26/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Rollingstone Beach, north of Townsville. | Animal was observed swimming north at a substantial distance offshore. Continue to monitor reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-604 | 19/09/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported at Long Swamp, Mapoon. | Deceased crocodile reported by Land and Sea Rangers. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council |
| 2018-603 | 25/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Eimeo Creek, Mackay. | Crocodile reported was small (<2m) and displayed no concerning behaviour. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-602 | 24/09/2018 | Crocodile reported near Alligator Creek, Townsville. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-601 | 24/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at the Cardwell foreshore, Cardwell. | Cardwell is well-known crocodile habitat with no concerning behaviour displayed by the animal. Permanent crocodile warning signs are already installed in the vicinity of the sighting. It is believed the animal is likely moving through the area. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-600 | 24/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Deep Creek, Kewarra Beach. | Departmental Wildlife Officers will conduct a site assessment and install recent crocodile warning signs in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone B. Active removal zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-599 | 23/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Salmon Creek, Cungulla. | Salmon Creek is well-known crocodile habitat with no aggressive behaviour displayed by the animal. However, a site assessment will be conducted with recent crocodile warning signs installed in the vicinity of the sighting. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-598 | 23/09/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported at Machans Beach Boat Ramp in the Barron River, Cairns. | Report forwarded to contractors. No further action required. | Zone B. Active removal zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-597 | 22/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at an old construction site in Port Douglas. | A site assessment was conducted with no crocodile observed at the time of the survey. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-596 | 22/09/2018 | Crocodile reported in Port Douglas River. | Port Douglas River is well-known crocodile habitat with no aggressive behaviour displayed by the animal. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-595 | 21/09/2018 | Crocodile reported in Murray River, Cardwell. | A site assessment will be conducted to determine if permanent crocodile warning signs require installation at the location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-594 | 20/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Tyto Wetlands, Ingham. | A site assessment will be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-593 | 19/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Weary Bay near the entrance to the Endeavour River. | Jabilbina rangers have undertaken a site assessment with no crocodile observed during the time of survey. They will install recent crocodile warning signs when operationally possible. Crocwise education was provided to the local community. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
| 2018-592 | 19/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Tyto Wetlands, Ingham. | A site assessment was conducted by Departmental Wildlife Officers on 21/09/18 and a ~3m crocodile was observed. The animal is not located close to public access points and poses minimal risk. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. The Tyto Wetlands visitor centre has been provided with Crocwise educational material to distribute to visitors and staff. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-591 | 18/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at South Johnstone River, South Johnstone. | Departmental Wildlife Officers conducted a site with no crocodiles observed during the time of the survey. Recent crocodile warning signs were installed at the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-589 | 17/09/2018 | Crocodiles reported in Bohle River, Townsville. | The Bohle River is well-known crocodile habitat. The sighted animals displayed no concerning behaviour. A site assessment will be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-587 | 17/09/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported at Gayundah Creek, Hinchinbrook Island. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-586 | 17/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Donn River, Bowen. | Based on the animal's small size and the potential for it to have been misidentified, no further action is required. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Whitsunday Regional Council |
| 2018-585 | 16/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Meunga Creek, north of Cardwell. | Animal likely moving through the area. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-584 | 15/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Tyto Wetlands, Ingham. | A spotlight assessment will be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-583 | 14/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Garners Beach. | Departmental Wildlife Officers officers have undertaken a site assessment with no crocodiles observed in the vicinity of the sighting location. As this is a coastal region it is likely the animal was passing through the area. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-582 | 13/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Port Douglas Treatment Plant. | Refer to sighting report no. 2018-489. On the 26/09/18 a ~2.1m crocodile was removed from the wild. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-581 | 11/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Port Douglas Treatment Plant. | Refer to sighting report no. 2018-489. On the 26/09/18 a ~2.1m crocodile was removed from the wild. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-580 | 10/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Alligator Creek, Rockhampton. | A site assessment was conducted with recent crocodile warnings signs installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-579 | 10/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Meunga Creek, Cardwell. | Meunga Creek is well-known crocodile habitat. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-578 | 10/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Cattle Creek is well-known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-577 | 10/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas. | Based on description and reports provided to SLSQ in the area, this is unlikely to be a crocodile. No further action required. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-576 | 9/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Rowes Bay, Townsville. | Departmental Wildlife Officers undertook a site assessment with no crocodiles observed in the vicinity of the sighting. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed at beach access points. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-575 | 9/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Pallarenda, Townsville. | Departmental Wildlife Officers undertook a site assessment with no animals observed in the vicinity of the sighting. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed at the beach public access points. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-574 | 8/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Hinchinbrook Island. | Hinchinbrook Island is well-known crocodile habitat. The animal displayed normal behaviour and was considered to be moving through the area. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-573 | 8/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cow Bay, Douglas Shire. | QPWS to provide assistance in conducting a site assessment and installing recent crocodile warning signs in the vicinity of the sighting. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-572 | 6/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Flying Fish Point, northeast of Innisfail. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-571 | 5/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at the Daintree River. | A site assessment has been conducted with Crocwise education provided to tour operators in the area. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-570 | 5/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at the Townsville Breakwater Marina. | A site assessment was conducted with no crocodiles observed during the survey. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-564 | 5/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Trinity Inlet, Cairns. | A site assessment is to be conducted with recent crocodile warning signs to be installed at the sighting location. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-566 | 4/09/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park. | A recent crocodile warning sign has been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. QPWS will provide Crocwise education to the Laura community. Close monitoring of the crocodilian behaviour will be undertaken by Lakefield rangers. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
| 2018-563 | 4/09/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported at Trinity Inlet, Cairns. | A deceased crocodile was found in Trinity inlet. No evidence of human interference. Carcass was disposed of in a secure location. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-562 | 3/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Coquette Point, North Queensland. | A site assessment has been conducted with no crocodile sighted during the survey. Recent crocodile warning signs were installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-561 | 2/09/2018 | Crocodile reported at Sandy Hook are of the Burnett River, Bundaberg. | A site assessment was conducted with no crocodiles observed during the survey. Recent crocodile warning signs have been removed from the location. No further action required. | Zone F. Atypical habitat zone | North Burnett Regional Council |
August 2018
| Report no. | Date report received | Report details | Departmental response | Zone | Local government area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-554 | 29/08/2018 | Crocodile reported in creek next to Edge Hill State High School. | No aggressive behaviour reported. Site assessment to be conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs to be installed in the vicinity of the sighting location. | Zone B. Active removal zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-555 | 29/08/2018 | Crocodile reported swimming of Wongaling Beach. | Continue to monitor further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-556 | 29/08/2018 | Crocodile reported swimming of Wongaling Beach. | Continue to monitor further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-553 | 29/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Chooky Chooky Creek, Woopen Creek. | A site assessment has been conducted with no concerning behaviour displayed by the animal. Crocwise information has been provided to residents. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-552 | 28/08/2018 | Crocodile reported in Johnstone River, Upper Daradgee. | A site assessment was conducted and confirmed the presence of crocodiles. No aggressive behaviour reported. Departmental Wildlife Officers have provided Crocwise education to the landholders. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-546 | 27/08/2018 | Crocodile reported in Hey River, Amrun Ferry Terminal. | Area is well-known crocodile habitat. Departmental Wildlife Officers have provided Crocwise education to the client. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Weipa Town Council |
| 2018-551 | 27/08/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Cattle Creek Bridge, Ingham. | Cattle Creek is well-known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-550 | 27/08/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Cattle Creek Bridge, Ingham. | Cattle Creek is well-known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-549 | 27/08/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Cattle Creek Bridge, Ingham. | Cattle Creek is well-known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-547 | 27/08/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported in the Herbert River. | No further action. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-545 | 27/08/2018 | A deceased crocodile reported in Johnstone River. | A site assessment was conducted and located the carcass of a 2.5m crocodile. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-544 | 27/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Port Douglas Beach. | Surf Life Saving Queensland installed recent crocodile warning signs. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-548 | 27/08/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported in the Herbert River. | No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-543 | 25/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Turner Street, South Innisfail. | Recent warning signs in place in the the area. No aggressive behaviour reported. No further action required. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-542 | 24/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Wonga Beach, Daintree. | Site assessment to be conducted. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-541 | 23/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Fitzroy River, Rockhampton City. | Area is known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile warning signs will be installed in the vicinity of the sighting. | Zone E. General management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-540 | 21/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cairns Marina, Trinity Inlet. | Recent crocodile warning signs to be installed. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-534 | 20/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek Bridge, Ingham. | Cattle Creek is well-known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-533 | 20/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Fitzroy River, South Yaamba. | Departmental Wildlife Offices conducted both a day and night site assessment on 21/08/2018. A crocodile was spotted in the vicinity of the sighting area. Area is well-known crocodile habitat. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-532 | 20/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Pebbly Beach, Port Douglas. | Continue to monitor further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-537 | 20/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek Bridge, Ingham. | Cattle Creek is well-known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-538 | 20/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Bowen. | Continue to monitor further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Whitsunday Regional Council |
| 2018-539 | 20/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Innisfail Marina, Johnstone River. | Departmental Wildlife Officers have conducted an extensive land based survey of the area and installed recent crocodile warning signs at major entry points. No crocodiles were sighted during the survey, and it is likely that the crocodile was passing through the area. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-531 | 20/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Fitzroy River, South Yaamba. | Departmental Wildlife Offices conducted both a day and night site assessment on 21/08/2018. Animal was spotted approximately 8km from original sighting area. Area is well-known crocodile habitat. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-536 | 20/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek Bridge, Ingham. | Cattle Creek is well-known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-530 | 19/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Tyto Wetlands, Ingham. | Departmental Wildlife Officers conducted a site assessment. No crocodiles were present but officers observed evidence that a crocodile had been present. Recent crocodile warning signs have been placed at the main viewing platform. Crocwise messages and interpretative material were provided to management of TYTO wetlands. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-529 | 19/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Normanton Bridge. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Carpentaria Shire Council |
| 2018-528 | 17/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Fitzroy River, Glendale. | Departmental Wildlife Offices conducted both a day and night site assessment on 21/08/2018. A crocodile was spotted in the vicinity of the sighting area. Area is well-known crocodile habitat. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-527 | 17/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Fitzroy River, Glenlee. | Departmental Wildlife Offices conducted both a day and night site assessment on 21/08/2018. Animal was spotted approximately 3 km from original sighting area. Area is well-known crocodile habitat. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-526 | 16/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Ross River, Kelso. | Continue to monitor further reports. | Zone A. Barrier and removal zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-525 | 15/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Boar Creek, Tully. | Site assessment has been conducted. Crocwise education to be provided to landholder. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-522 | 13/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Boyne River Boat Ramp, Gladstone. | Area is known crocodile habitat. Departmental Wildlife Officers to deploy recent crocodile warning signs in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Gladstone Regional Council |
| 2018-523 | 13/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Bloomfield River, Wujal Wujal. | QPS have deployed recent crocodile warning signs in the vicinity of the sighting. Area is well-known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Further Crocwise education to be provided to local Police and community. | Zone E. General management zone | Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council |
| 2018-520 | 13/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Daintree River. | Area is well-known crocodile habitat. Departmental Wildlife Officers to conduct a site assessment when operationally convenient. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-521 | 13/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Cattle Creek is well-known crocodile habitat. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-519 | 12/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at The Lakes, Townsville. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-518 | 10/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at South Bank, Brisbane. | Based on the description and location it is unlikely to have been a crocodile. No further action required. | Zone F. Atypical habitat zone | Brisbane City Council |
| 2018-516 | 8/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cardwell Esplanade, Cardwell. | Area is well-known crocodile habitat. Recent crocodile warning signs to be installed. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-514 | 8/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at West Point Beach, Magnetic Island. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-513 | 7/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Marina Parade, Ingham. | Please refer to sighting report no. 2018-365 . This is likely to be the same animal which was declared a problem crocodile on 12/06/2018 and removed from the wild on 25/08/2018. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-511 | 7/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Mullers Lagoon, Bowen. | Departmental Wildlife Officers conducted a spotlight assessment on the night of 07/08/2018. No crocodiles were sighted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Whitsunday Regional Council |
| 2018-510 | 6/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek Bridge, Ingham. | Cattle Creek is well-known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-509 | 6/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek Bridge, Ingham. | Cattle Creek is well-known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-508 | 6/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek Bridge, Ingham. | Cattle Creek is well-known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-507 | 6/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek Bridge, Ingham. | Cattle Creek is well-known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-506 | 6/08/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported at Lake Moondarra, Mount Isa. | No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Mount Isa City Council |
| 2018-505 | 2/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Chooky Chooky Creek, Woopen Creek. | A site assessment was conducted and a 1.2m crocodile was sighted. Departmental Wildlife Officers have provided landholders with 'Crocwise' information. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-503 | 1/08/2018 | Crocodile reported at Loyalty Beach, New Mapoon. | Continue to monitor further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
July 2018
| Report no. | Date report received | Report details | Departmental response | Zone | Local government area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-419 | 2/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Murray Creek, north of Mackay. | Animal exhibited normal behaviour in known crocodile habitat. No action required at this stage. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-420 | 2/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Murray Creek, North of Mackay. | Animal exhibited normal behaviour in known crocodile habitat. No action required at this stage. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-421 | 2/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Murray Creek, north of Mackay. | Animal exhibited normal behaviour in known crocodile habitat. No action required at this stage. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-422 | 2/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Murray Creek, north of Mackay. | Animal exhibited normal behaviour in known crocodile habitat. No action required at this stage. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-423 | 2/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Murray Creek, north of Mackay. | Animal exhibited normal behaviour in known crocodile habitat. No action required at this stage. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-424 | 2/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at St. Helen's Creek, an offshoot of Murray Creek, North of Mackay. | Animal exhibited normal behaviour in known crocodile habitat. No action required at this stage. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-425 | 3/07/2018 | Crocodile reported near the Alligator Creek boat Ramp, Fitzroy River. | Recent crocodile warning signs to be installed. Animal exhibited normal behaviour in crocodile habitat. No action required at this stage. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-426 | 6/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Seafarms, Cardwell. | Animal has been declared a problem and is targeted for removal from the wild. Likely to be the same animal from sighting report 2018-374. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-427 | 6/07/2018 | Crocodiles reported in Alligator Creek a a tributary of the Fitzroy River, Rockhampton. | Crocodiles displayed normal animal behaviour. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting and will remain in place for another seven days. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-428 | 7/07/2018 | Crocodile reported in a creek off of Langley Road, Port Douglas. | Crocodile is the same animal in Sighting Report no. 2018-417 and has been removed from the wild from DES Wildlife Officers. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-429 | 7/07/2018 | Crocodile reported in a creek off of Langley Road, Port Douglas. | Crocodile is the same animal in Sighting Report no. 2018-417 and has been removed from the wild. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-430 | 7/07/2018 | Crocodile reported off Marabou Drive, Annandale in Ross River near Townsville. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone A. Barrier and removal zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-431 | 8/07/2018 | Crocodile reported in a creek off of Langley Road, Port Douglas. | Crocodile is the same animal reported in Sighting Report no. 2018-417 and has been removed from the wild. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-433 | 9/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Rykers Creek, Cape Tribulation. | Animal displaying normal behaviour in well-known crocodile habitat. A permanent crocodile warning sign is in place at the location. Crocwise education has been delivered to caller. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-435 | 9/07/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Animals are located in well-known crocodile habitat and didn’t display problematic behaviour. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-436 | 9/07/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Animals are located in well-known crocodile habitat and didn't display problematic behaviour. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-437 | 9/07/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Animals are located in well-known crocodile habitat and didn't display problematic behaviour. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-438 | 9/07/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Animals are located in well-known crocodile habitat and didn’t display problematic behaviour. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-439 | 9/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Ross River, Townsville. | A site assessment will be conducted to determine species. Animal displayed normal behaviour. Monitoring further reports. | Zone A. Barrier and removal zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-440 | 9/07/2018 | Reporting of a deceased crocodile at Wujal Wujal, North Queensland. | Deceased animal has been removed offsite and disposed of in a secure location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council |
| 2018-441 | 10/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Seafarms, Cardwell. | Crocodile has been declared a problem and is targeted for removal from the wild. Likely to be the same animal from sighting report 2018-374. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-443 | 11/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Noan Beach, Cape Tribulation. | Animal displayed normal behaviour in well-known crocodile habitat. Permanent crocodile warning signs are located in the vicinity of the sighting. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-444 | 11/07/2018 | Crocodile reported in Cromarty Creek, an offshoot of the Haughton River, Cromarty. | A site assessment was conducted with crocodile slides confirmed in area where it was reported. Future site assessments will be conducted to confirm animal is still in area. Crocwise education was provided to people in the vicinity during the assessment. | Zone E. General management zone | Burdekin Shire Council |
| 2018-446 | 11/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Fraser Island. | DES Wildlife Officers have been in contact with caller. Outcome of discussions suggest that the sighted animal's behaviour and physical description is more consistent with that of a marine mammal or large pelagic rather then that of a crocodile. | Zone F. Atypical habitat zone | Fraser Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-447 | 12/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Hervey Bay Marina. | Site assessment was conducted by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Marine Rangers with no animal observed during assessment. Monitoring further reports. | Zone F. Atypical habitat zone | Fraser Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-448 | 12/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Ilbilbie. | Permanent crocodile warning signs are installed in the vicinity of the sighting. The crocodile displayed normal behaviour and is situated in well-known crocodile habitat. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Isaac Regional Council |
| 2018-449 | 13/07/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported at Ray Jones Drive, Chinaman Creek, Cairns. | Animal appears to have drowned - stuck in a rope attached to a crab pot. DES Wildlife Officers are disposing the carcass in a secure location. | Zone B. Active removal zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-452 | 14/07/2018 | Crocodile reported in Ross River, Townsville. | A site assessment was conducted with animal sighted during survey. Animal displayed normal crocodile behaviour. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-454 | 16/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Cattle Creek is well-known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-455 | 16/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Cattle Creek is well-known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-456 | 16/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Cattle Creek is well-known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-457 | 13/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Cattle Creek is well-known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-458 | 14/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Ross River, Townsville. | A site assessment was conducted with no animal sighted during survey. Recent crocodile warning signs are installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-459 | 13/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at John Landing, Noosa River, Noosa. | DES Wildlife Officers conducted extensive nocturnal spotlight surveys of the Noosa River and Lake Donella and there was no evidence supporting the presence of crocodiles. No further action required. | Zone F. Atypical habitat zone | Noosa Shire Council |
| 2018-460 | 17/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Bamboo Creek, Innisfail. | A site assessment was conducted with no animal observed during the survey. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting location near public access. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-461 | 17/07/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported at Russell Heads. | A site assessment will be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-462 | 18/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at SeaFarms, Cardwell. | Crocodile is likely to be the same animal from sighting report 2018-374 and is targeted for removal from the wild. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Charters Towers Regional Council |
| 2018-463 | 18/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Dungeness boat ramp, Lucinda. | A site assessment has been conducted with no crocodile observed during the survey. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-464 | 18/07/2018 | Crocodile reported in the Herbert River channel, Lucinda. | Crocodile likely transitioning up the river. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-465 | 19/07/2018 | Crocodile reported in Black River, Beach Holm. | A site assessment was conducted with no crocodile observed during the survey. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-466 | 20/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cannonvale. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Whitsunday Regional Council |
| 2018-467 | 21/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Mirage Golf Course, Port Douglas. | Due to small size (one metre) no further action is required at this stage. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-468 | 23/07/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Black River, Beach Holm. | Animal displayed no aggressive behaviour. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-470 | 23/07/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Cattle creek is well-known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-471 | 23/07/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Cattle creek is well-known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-472 | 23/07/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Cattle creek is well-known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-473 | 23/07/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Cattle creek is well-known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-474 | 23/07/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Cattle creek is well-known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-477 | 24/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Myall Beach. | The sighting report has been referred to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service who will conduct a site assessment and install recent crocodile warning signs in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-479 | 14/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at the Strand, Townsville. | A site assessment has been conducted with no crocodile sighted during the survey. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-480 | 24/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Croquette Point, Innisfail. | A vessel based survey was undertaken and the largest crocodile sighted in the area was 1.2m Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-481 | 24/07/2018 | Crocodiles reported in Doughboy Creek, Cungulla. | Animals displayed normal crocodile behaviour. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-482 | 25/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Mullers Lagoon, Bowen. | This animal has been identified as a freshwater crocodile and is located in well-known habitat for this species. Site assessment was conducted but no animal was sighted during visit. | Zone E. General management zone | Whitsunday Regional Council |
| 2018-483 | 25/07/2018 | Crocodile reported near Parramatta Park, in Smiths Creek, Cairns. | Animal is likely to be the same crocodile from Sighting Report no. 2018-475 which was referred to contractors on 23/07/18 to target the removal of a crocodile from the wild. Recent crocodile warning signs are installed in the vicinity of the sighting. | Zone B. Active removal zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-485 | 26/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at the Port of Townsville. | A site assessment has been conducted with no crocodiles sighted during the survey. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-488 | 27/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Hanush's Waterhole, Lakefield National Park. | Sighting report has been referred to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service who will conduct a site assessment to determine the next course of action. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
| 2018-492 | 27/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Elikiam Beach, Horn Island. | Queensland Parks and Wildlife rangers are placing recent crocodile warning signs in the vicinity of the sighting location. Crocwise education has been provided to the Horn Island community. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Shire Council |
| 2018-494 | 29/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Sheraton Mirage Country Club, Port Douglas. | DES Wildlife Officers have performed multiple surveys and risk assessments at this location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-495 | 29/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Mullers Lagoon, Bowen. | Crocwise education at the locality will be provided to the public. Likely to be the same animal from sighting report 2018-482. This animal has been identified as a freshwater crocodile and is located in well-known habitat for this species. Site assessment | Zone E. General management zone | Whitsunday Regional Council |
| 2018-496 | 30/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Lake Tinaroo. | Lake Tinaroo is well-known freshwater crocodile habitat. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Tablelands Regional Council |
| 2018-497 | 30/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Myall Beach, Cape Tribulation. | The animal displayed normal behaviour in well-known crocodile habitat and is likely travelling through the area. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-498 | 30/07/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Animals exhibited normal behaviour in well-known crocodile habitat. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-499 | 30/07/2018 | Crocodile reported at Mullers Lagoon, Bowen. | Crocwise education at the locality will be provided to the public. Likely to be the same animal from Sighting Report no. 2018-482. This animal has been identified as a freshwater crocodile and is located in well-known habitat for this species. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-501 | 29/07/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Lake Donella, Tewantin. | DES Wildlife Officers conducted extensive nocturnal spotlight surveys of the Noosa River and Lake Donella and there was no evidence supporting the presence of crocodiles. No further action required. | Zone F. Atypical habitat zone | Sunshine Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-502 | 30/07/2018 | Two crocodiles reported at Jardine River. | Continue to monitor further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
June 2018
| Report no. | Date report received | Report details | Departmental response | Zone | Local government area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-370 | 1/06/2018 | Crocodile reported Calliope River, Gladstone. | Historical report from identified crocodile habitat. No problematic behaviours recorded. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Gladstone Regional Council |
| 2018-371 | 1/06/2018 | Crocodile reported at Wonga Park, Babinda. | Site assessments have been conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-372 | 1/06/2018 | Crocodile reported in Barron River, Kuranda. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mareeba Shire Council |
| 2018-373 | 4/06/2018 | Crocodile reported in Mowbray River, Douglas Shire. | Site assessment has been conducted and no crocodiles reported during survey. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-375 | 5/06/2018 | Crocodile reported in Spring Creek, Mowbray. | Well known crocodile habitat. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-376 | 6/06/2018 | Crocodile reported at Babinda Creek, Babinda. | Site assessments continue to be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-377 | 6/06/2018 | Two crocodiles reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Animals are small and not displaying problematic behaviour. Continue to monitor reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-379 | 6/06/2018 | Crocodile reported at the mouth of mouth of Walter Creek and Moresby River, Mourilyan Harbour. | Continue to monitor reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-380 | 6/06/2018 | Crocodile reported near construction works at the rockwall and boat ramp located in Mourilyan Harbour. | Crocwise education and crocodile 1300 reporting number will be provided to construction workers at location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-381 | 9/06/2018 | Crocodile reported near Oaks Lagoon Resort, Port Douglas. | Site assessment to be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-382 | 11/06/2018 | Crocodile reported near the mouth of Fitzroy River in Rockhampton. | Well known crocodile habitat. Animal behaviour considered normal. Permanent crocodile warning signs are in place within the location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-385 | 11/06/2018 | Two crocodiles reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Continue to monitor reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-386 | 12/06/2018 | Crocodile reported at Kuranda. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mareeba Shire Council |
| 2018-389 | 14/06/2018 | Crocodile reported at the Strand, Kissing Point, Townsville. | Site assessment conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-391 | 15/06/2018 | Crocodile was reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Cattle Creek well known crocodile habitat, no aggressive behaviour reported. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-392 | 15/06/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Cattle Creek is well-known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-393 | 15/06/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Cattle Creek is well known crocodile habitat. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-395 | 18/06/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Cattle Creek is well known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-396 | 20/06/2018 | Crocodile reported near Davidson Street, Ingham. | Spotlight assessment has been conducted and confirmed the presence of a crocodile. Site assessment and further investigation is required to determine action response. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-397 | 20/06/2018 | Crocodile reported at Toolakea Beach, Townsville. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-398 | 20/06/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Cattle creek is well-known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-400 | 20/06/2018 | Crocodiles have been reported at Boar Creek, Tully. | Site assessment will be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-401 | 22/06/2018 | Crocodile reported at Redbank Road, Packers Camp near Cairns. | A site assessment and spotlight assessment performed. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in area. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-402 | 24/06/2018 | Crocodile reported at Beelbi Creek, Toogoom, | Crocwise education provided to caller. Wildlife officers have been notified. Continue to monitor reports. | Zone F. Atypical habitat zone | Fraser Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-403 | 25/06/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Cattle Creek is well-known crocodile habitat. No aggressive behaviour reported. Continue to monitor reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-406 | 26/06/2018 | Crocodile reported at Bruno Reidwig Park in Port Douglas. | A site assessment has been conducted with no animal observed. A spotlight assessment is to be conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in area. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-407 | 26/06/2018 | Crocodile reported at Babinda. | Based on information provided, sighting is most likely a macropod. Information and advice provided to caller. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-408 | 27/06/2018 | Crocodile reported at Port Douglas. | A site assessment has been conducted with no animal observed. Another site assessment is to be conducted to determine size and behaviour of animal. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in area. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-409 | 27/06/2018 | Crocodile is reported at Rollingstone, Townsville. | A site assessment has been conducted. Crocwise education has been delivered. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-411 | 27/06/2018 | A crocodile reported at Trinity Beach, Cairns. | A site assessment was conducted with no animal observed. Crocwise education was provided to the public at the location. A recent crocodile warning sign was installed. Monitoring further reports. Surf Life Saving Queensland is notified. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-414 | 28/06/2018 | Crocodile reported at Brannigans Creek, Karumba. | Crocodile was sighted in a remote area with limited public use and showed no aggressive behaviour. No further action is required. | Zone E. General management zone | Carpentaria Shire Council |
| 2018-415 | 28/06/2018 | Crocodile reported at Normanton Bridge, Normanton. | Crocodile is small animal that displayed no aggressive behaviour. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Carpentaria Shire Council |
| 2018-416 | 28/06/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Corduroy Creek, South of Tumoulin. | Size and location of crocodiles mean no further action is required. | Zone E. General management zone | Tablelands Regional Council |
| 2018-418 | 28/06/2018 | Crocodile reported at Rollingstone, Townsville. | Site assessments have been conducted with baited placed to identify the size of the animal. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
May 2018
| Report no. | Date report received | Report details | Departmental response | Zone | Local government area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-319 | 1/05/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Known crocodile habitat. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-320 | 1/05/2018 | Crocodile reported off Bingal Bay, North of Mission Beach. | Recent crocodile warning signs to be installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-321 | 1/05/2018 | A crocodile slide reported on Lizard Island. | Recent crocodile warning signs to be installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
| 2018-322 | 2/05/2018 | Crocodile reported 200m south of Rocky Point boat ramp, Weipa. | A site assessment has been conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Weipa Town Council |
| 2018-327 | 3/05/2018 | Crocodile reported at Hull River. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-328 | 4/05/2018 | Crocodile reported 350m East of Gavial Creek, Fitzroy River, Rockhampton. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Recent crocodile signs to be installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-329 | 4/05/2018 | Crocodile reported 10m downstream of Cattle creek bridge, Townsville. | No further action required due to small size of animal. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-330 | 5/05/2018 | Crocodile reported in Etty Bay near swimming beach, Innisfail. | A site assessment was conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs were installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-333 | 8/05/2018 | Crocodile reported near Ports North Wharf, Thursday Island. | A site assessment has been conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Strait Island Regional Council |
| 2018-334 | 9/05/2018 | Crocodile reported near stinger nets, Etty Bay, Innisfail QLD. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in vicinity of sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-335 | 10/05/2018 | Crocodile reported in Port North Wharfs, Thursday Island. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Strait Island Regional Council |
| 2018-336 | 10/05/2018 | Crocodile reported at Pretty Beach, north of Cairns. | Recent crocodile warning signs to be installed in the vicinity of the sighting location. A site assessment is to be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-337 | 10/05/2018 | Crocodile reported at Ross River, Townsville. | A site assessment has been conducted. Crocwise education delivered to caller. Recent warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-339 | 11/05/2018 | Crocodile reported at Slade Point, Mackay. | A site assessment was conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs are installed in the vicinity of the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-340 | 14/05/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cardwell foreshore. | Site assessments have been conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-341 | 13/05/2018 | Crocodile reported at Oonoonba, Townsville. | A site assessment has been conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-342 | 14/05/2018 | Crocodile reported at Rowes Bay, Townsville. | A site assessment has been conducted with recent crocodile warning signs having been installed in the vicinity of the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-343 | 14/05/2018 | Crocodile reported at Russell Heads Reserve, Russell Heads. | A site assessment has been conducted. Crocwise education and contacts have been provided to residents. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-345 | 17/05/2018 | Two crocodiles reported at Myall Beach, Cape Tribulation. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-346 | 21/05/2018 | Crocodile reported at Kissing Point Headland, Townsville. | A site assessment has been conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs are installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-347 | 21/05/2018 | Crocodile reported off of Ellis Beach, Cairns. | A site assessment has been conducted. Recent crocodile warning sign have been installed in vicinity of sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-348 | 21/05/2018 | Crocodile reported at Deep Creek, Cairns. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-350 | 22/05/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-351 | 22/05/2018 | Crocodile reported at Alligator creek, Fitzroy River. | A site assessment has been conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Livingstone Shire Council |
| 2018-352 | 22/05/2018 | Crocodile reported at Taylors Beach. | A site assessment has been conducted. Crocwise education provided. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-353 | 22/05/2018 | Crocodile reported at Van Rook Station, Van Rook Creek. | Crocodile no longer observed in area. Monitoring further reports. CrocWatch number provided to caller. | Zone E. General management zone | Carpentaria Shire Council |
| 2018-354 | 21/05/2018 | Crocodile reported at Sue Warraber Islet, Torres Strait. | Permanent crocodile warning signs to be installed in vicinity of sighting. Crocwise education to be delivered to caller. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Strait Island Regional Council |
| 2018-355 | 23/05/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | No action required due to small size of animal. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-356 | 23/05/2018 | Crocodile reported Edge Hill canal, Cairns. | A site assessment has been conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs are installed in the vicinity of the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone B. Active removal zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-358 | 23/05/2018 | Crocodile reported at Sue Warraber Islet, Torres Strait. | Recent warning signs will be installed. Crocwise education provided to community. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Strait Island Regional Council |
| 2018-360 | 24/05/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Due to size of animal no further action required. Continue to monitor reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-361 | 24/05/2018 | Crocodile reported at Pallarenda Beach, Townsville. | A site assessment has been conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs are installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Surf Life Saving Queensland have been notified. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-362 | 24/05/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cleveland Palms Boat Ramp, Townsville. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-364 | 25/05/2018 | Crocodile reported in Gavial Creek 1km south of Fitzroy River, Rockhampton. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed at the nearest public access points and will remain in place for 7 days. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-366 | 28/05/2018 | Crocodile reported in Karumba. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Permanent crocodile warning signs are to be installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Carpentaria Shire Council |
| 2018-367 | 28/05/2018 | Crocodile reported at Harbour Beach, Mackay Harbour. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs to be installed in vicinity of sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-368 | 29/05/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-369 | 29/05/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
April 2018
| Report no. | Date report received | Report details | Departmental response | Zone | Local government area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-251 | 2/04/2018 | Crocodile reported in Trunding Creek, Weipa. | Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to conduct a site assessment and install recent crocodile warning signs at vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Weipa Town Council |
| 2018-252 | 3/04/2018 | Crocodile reported in Ross River, Condon. | The area is well-known freshwater crocodile habitat. No further action required. | Zone A. Barrier and removal zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-253 | 3/04/2018 | Crocodile reported swimming off Kewarra Beach. | A site assessment is to be conducted. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-254 | 3/04/2018 | Crocodile reported in Rusty Creek, Fishery Falls. | Crocwise information provided to the caller. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-255 | 3/04/2018 | Crocodile reported in flood waters at Normanton. | Crocwise information provided to the caller. | Zone E. General management zone | Carpentaria Shire Council |
| 2018-256 | 3/04/2018 | Crocodile reported at Yabulu, Townsville. | Crocodile likely to be the same animal as the problem crocodile in sighting report no. 2018-224. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-257 | 3/04/2018 | Crocodile reported near Peets Bridge, Mulgrave River. | A site assessment has been conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-258 | 3/04/2018 | Crocodile reported in Endeavour river, Cooktown. | Yuku Baja Rangers to conduct a site assessment and will deploy recent crocodile warning signs in the vicinity of the sighting. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
| 2018-259 | 3/04/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported on road at Collinsville Power Station. | No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Whitsunday Regional Council |
| 2018-260 | 3/04/2018 | Crocodile reported swimming off Ellis Beach. | Animal's behaviour suggests it's swimming through the area. No further action required. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-261 | 4/04/2018 | Crocodile reported on a private property at Japoonvale. | A site assessment is to be conducted. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-262 | 4/04/2018 | Crocodile reported at Coconuts beach, in creek nearest to Flying Fish Point. | A site assessment was conducted however no animal was sighted during survey. Recent crocodile warning signs were installed in the vicinity of the sighting. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-264 | 6/04/2018 | Crocodile reported at the Barron Gorge Power Station. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone B. Active removal zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-266 | 9/04/2018 | Crocodile reported in Fitzroy River. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. | Zone E. General management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-267 | 10/04/2018 | Crocodile reported in Sandfly Creek, Innisfail. | Crocwise information provided. Area is Area is well-known crocodile habitat. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-268 | 11/04/2018 | Crocodile reported at the Palm Cove Jetty, Palm Cove. | A site assessment to be conducted. Surf Life Saving Queensland have been notified. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-269 | 11/04/2018 | Crocodile slide reported at Cairns Esplanade. | A site assessment has been conducted and no evidence of crocodile slides were found. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-270 | 11/04/2018 | Crocodile reported offshore at Kurrimine Beach. | A site assessment was conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in vicinity of the sighting. Crocwise education provided to caravan park residents and visitors in area. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-271 | 10/04/2018 | Crocodile reported at St Pauls Community, Moa Island. | Crocwise information and warning signs have already been provided to the community. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Strait Island Regional Council |
| 2018-272 | 11/04/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cooks Landing Beach, Thursday Island. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Strait Island Regional Council |
| 2018-273 | 11/04/2018 | Crocodile reported in Sandfly Creek Innisfail. | Area is well-known crocodile habitat. Crocwise information provided to the caller. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-275 | 12/04/2018 | Crocodile report in Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Area is well-known crocodile habitat and animal displayed normal crocodile behaviour. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-277 | 13/04/2018 | Crocodile reported near private mooring at Cardwell. | A site assessment was undertaken with no crocodile observed during the survey. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in vicinity of the sighting. Crocwise education provided to the caller. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-278 | 13/04/2018 | Crocodile reported at Gooseponds, North Mackay | A site assessment was undertaken with no crocodile observed during survey. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in vicinity of the sighting. Crocwise education provided to the public. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-279 | 18/04/2018 | Crocodile reported downstream of Peets Bridge, Mulgrave River, Goldborough. | A site assessment has been conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-280 | 16/04/2018 | Crocodile reported at Townsville Port, Townsville. | Animal is small and doesn't pose a problem. No further action required. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-281 | 16/04/2018 | Crocodile reported on private property at Aloomba. | Second hand report. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-282 | 16/04/2018 | Crocodile reported at Rocky Pines creek waterhole (between Gumlu and Upstart Bay). | Belated report. Crocwise education provided to caller. | Zone E. General management zone | Whitsunday Regional Council |
| 2018-283 | 13/04/2018 | Crocodile reported crossing Cape Tribulation Road, Noah Beach. | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Rangers have been advised of sighting. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-285 | 16/04/2018 | Crocodile reported swimming off Bramston Beach. | Surf Life Saving Queensland has been notified. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-286 | 16/04/2018 | Crocodile reported at Thursday Island. | Area is well-known crocodile habitat. Local Ranger will deploy recent crocodile warning signs and conduct a site assessment. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Shire Council |
| 2018-287 | 17/04/2018 | Crocodile reported in swimming hole at Coorumba. | A site assessment was conducted with no crocodile observed during time of survey. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in vicinity of the sighting. Crocwise education provided. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-288 | 17/04/2018 | Crocodile reported at Deeral boat ramp, Mulgrave River. | A site assessment has been conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-289 | 17/04/2018 | Crocodile reported at Two Mile Creek, Karumba. | Local Rangers have deployed recent crocodile warning signs. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Carpentaria Shire Council |
| 2018-291 | 17/04/2018 | Crocodile reported in Fitzroy River, Rockhampton. | Belated report. Animal sighted in well-known crocodile habitat. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-292 | 18/04/2018 | Crocodile reported inside the Cairns Airport boundary. | Site assessment to be conducted. | Zone A. Barrier and removal zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-295 | 20/04/2018 | Crocodile reported at Weipa Mission Bridge. | Recent crocodile warning signs to be installed. | Zone E. General management zone | Weipa Town Council |
| 2018-296 | 21/04/2018 | Crocodile reported at Archer Point foreshore, Cooktown. | Land and Sea Rangers installed recent crocodile warning signs in vicinity of the sighting and will conduct a site assessment. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
| 2018-297 | 21/04/2018 | Crocodile reported at Endeavour River boat ramp, Cooktown. | Queensland Police Service to install recent crocodile warning signs in the vicinity of the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
| 2018-298 | 22/04/2018 | Crocodile reported at Bingil Bay Old South Side Boat Ramp. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in vicinity of the sighting. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-300 | 24/04/2018 | Crocodile reported in Murray Upper. | Crocwise education provided. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-302 | 25/04/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported in Thomati Creek, Yorkeys Knob. | A site assessment is to be conducted. | Zone B. Active removal zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-303 | 25/04/2018 | Crocodile reported in Etna Creek, Rockhampton. | A site assessment was conducted with a small crocodile sighted. A recent crocodile warning sign was installed in area. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Livingstone Shire Council |
| 2018-304 | 25/04/2018 | Decease crocodile reported at Wungu Beach Creek, Yarrabah. | No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council |
| 2018-305 | 24/04/2018 | Crocodile reported in pond at a Barramundi farm, Martyville. | Site assessments have been conducted multiple times. Crocodile presence has not been detected or observed on the farm since the intital report. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-306 | 26/04/2018 | Crocodile reported at Finch Bay, Cooktown. | A site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
| 2018-308 | 26/04/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported at Yorkeys Knob, Cairns. | No further action required. | Zone B. Active removal zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-309 | 27/04/2018 | Crocodile reported off Bramston Beach, South Cairns. | Surf Life Saving Queensland have been notified. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. A site assessment is to be conducted. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-310 | 27/04/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported at Yorkeys Knob, Cairns. | No further action required. | Zone B. Active removal zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-311 | 24/04/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported at Yorkeys Knob, Cairns. | No further action required. | Zone B. Active removal zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-312 | 27/04/2018 | Crocodile reported at Mabuiag Island boat ramp, Torres Strait. | Torres Strait Rangers are to conduct a site assessment and install recent crocodile warning signs in the vicinity of the sighting location. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Strait Island Regional Council |
| 2018-313 | 29/04/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported at Wangan. | A site assessment was conducted. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-314 | 29/04/2018 | Crocodile reported in Ross River, Kelso. | Known freshwater crocodile habitat. No further action required. | Zone A. Barrier and removal zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-315 | 30/04/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported in Endeavour River, Martin. | Yuku Baja Muliku Rangers will conduct a site aassessment. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
| 2018-316 | 30/04/2018 | Crocodile reported at the mouth of the creek at Taylors Beach. | Area is well-known crocodile habitat. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-317 | 30/04/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Taylors Beach boat ramp. | Area is well-known crocodile habitat. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-318 | 30/04/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Area is well-known crocodile habitat. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
March 2018
| Report no. | Date report received | Report details | Departmental response | Zone | Local government area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-169 | 1/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Coorooman Creek, near Yeppoon. | Recent crocodile waning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Livingstone Shire Council |
| 2018-170 | 2/03/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported at Mapoon. | No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council |
| 2018-171 | 2/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Ninds Creek, Innisfail. | A site assessment to be conducted. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-172 | 2/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Ross Creek, Townsville. | A site assessment has been conducted. Monitoring further reports | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-173 | 3/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Palm cove. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-175 | 3/03/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Cow Bay. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-177 | 3/03/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Palm Cove. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-178 | 4/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cow Bay. | The sighting report has been referred to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service for actioning. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-179 | 4/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cooktown boat ramp. | Recent crocodile warning signs to be installed. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
| 2018-180 | 5/03/2018 | A deceased crocodile reported at Wangetti, near Cairns. | The deceased crocodile carcass was removed and disposed of in a secure location. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-181 | 5/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at The Narrows, Gladstone. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Gladstone Regional Council |
| 2018-182 | 4/03/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported at Mathers Creek, Mackay. | No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-183 | 5/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Constant Creek, Mackay. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-184 | 6/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cooktown wharf. | Crocodile is likely to be the same animal from sighting report no. 2018-174. This crocodile has been identified as a problem and is targeted for removal from the wild. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
| 2018-187 | 7/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-189 | 8/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Clifton Beach | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone B. Active removal zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-190 | 9/03/2018 | Crocodile reported struck by a vehicle near Ingham. | Response delayed due to flooding in the area. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-191 | 9/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at East Russell. | Response delayed due to flooding. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-192 | 9/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at St Christina Lake, Port Douglas | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-193 | 10/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Clifton Beach. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone B. Active removal zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-196 | 11/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at The Strand, Townsville. | Site assessment has been conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-197 | 11/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Ellis Beach, Cairns. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-198 | 12/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Little Tuan Creek, Boonooroo. | A site assessment has been conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone F. Atypical habitat zone | Fraser Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-202 | 13/03/2018 | A deceased crocodile was reported at Smithfield, Cairns. | No further action required. | Zone B. Active removal zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-203 | 13/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Hull Heads. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-204 | 13/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Buchan Point, Cairns. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-205 | 14/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-206 | 14/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Weipa. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Weipa Town Council |
| 2018-207 | 14/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Mornington Island. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mornington Shire Council |
| 2018-209 | 14/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-210 | 15/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Boyne River, Gladstone. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Gladstone Regional Council |
| 2018-211 | 15/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Tyto Wetlands, Ingham. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-213 | 16/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Rollingstone Beach, Townsville. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-214 | 16/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Proserpine River, Whitsunday. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Whitsunday Regional Council |
| 2018-215 | 16/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Trinity Beach, Cairns. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-216 | 17/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Ross Creek, Townsville. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-217 | 17/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Kewarra Beach, Cairns. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-218 | 18/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Ellis Beach, Cairns. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-219 | 19/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Little Tuan Creek, Boonooroo. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone F. Atypical habitat zone | Fraser Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-220 | 19/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-221 | 19/03/2018 | Three hatchling crocodiles reported at Denham Island, Mornington. | No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Mornington Shire Council |
| 2018-222 | 19/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Port Hinchinbrook, Cassowary Coast. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-223 | 19/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Lagoon Creek, Victoria Plantation, Ingham. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-226 | 21/03/2018 | Crocodile reported in Treatment plant pond at Port Douglas. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-227 | 21/03/2018 | Crocodile reported in Bulgun Creek waterhole, Tully. | Crocwise education provided to caller. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-228 | 21/03/2018 | Crocodile reported near Kubin, Moa Island. | A site assessment is to be performed by local rangers. Crocwise information provided to local residents. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Strait Island Regional Council |
| 2018-229 | 21/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Kewarra Beach. | Second hand report. Likely to be the crocodile from sighting report no. 2018-217. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-230 | 21/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Scarness, Hervey Bay. | Belated report. No further action required. | Zone F. Atypical habitat zone | Fraser Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-231 | 22/03/2018 | Crocodile reported off The Esplanade, Tin Can Bay. | Belated report. No further action required. | Zone F. Atypical habitat zone | Gympie Regional Council |
| 2018-232 | 23/03/2018 | Deceased crocodiles at Cullen Point, and Peters Beach, Mapoon. | No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council |
| 2018-233 | 23/03/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported at Ingham. | Deceased animal was assessed with cause of death unidentifiable. Carcass disposed of in a secure location. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-234 | 23/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at mouth of Rollingstone Creek, Balgal Beach. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-235 | 23/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at mouth of Rollingstone Creek, Balgal Beach. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Likely to be the same animal from sighting report no. 2018-234. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-236 | 24/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Etty Bay. | Site assessments were conducted and the crocodile appears to have moved out of the area. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-237 | 26/03/2018 | Crocodile reported between Palm Cove and Clifton Beach. | Weather permitting, a site assessment will be conducted. | Zone B. Active removal zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-238 | 26/03/2018 | Crocodile reported in Freshwater Lake, Isalia. | A site assessment has been conducted with no crocodile observed during survey. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-239 | 26/03/2018 | Crocodile reported in Inkerman Creek, Port Alma. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-241 | 28/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Holloways Beach. | A site assessment has been conducted with no crocodile observed during the survey. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-242 | 28/03/2018 | Crocodile reported in Joyce Creek, Bramston Beach,. | Belated report. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-243 | 28/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Brampton Island. | Caretaker of the island has been advised. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-244 | 28/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Community Beach St Pauls, Moa Island. | Recent crocodile warning signs to be provided to community for installation in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Strait Island Regional Council |
| 2018-245 | 28/03/2018 | Crocodile reported in Casuarina Creek, Port Alma. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-246 | 29/03/2018 | Crocodiles reported at Ryan Weare Park, Freshwater. . | Site assessment to be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone B. Active removal zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-247 | 29/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Community Beach St Pauls, Moa Island. | Recent crocodile warning signs to be provided to community for installation in the vicinity of the sighting. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Strait Island Regional Council |
| 2018-248 | 29/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Yorkeys Knob Marina. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-249 | 29/03/2018 | Crocodile reported at Tropics Golf Club, Kirwan. | A site assessment has been conducted. Crocwise information provided. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
February 2018
| Report no. | Date report received | Report details | Departmental response | Zone | Local government area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-102 | 1/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Eimeo. | A site assessment has been conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-103 | 2/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Wujal Wujal boat ramp. | Site assessments have been conducted. Crocwise education provided to local community. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council |
| 2018-104 | 2/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Moa Island. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Strait Island Regional Council |
| 2018-105 | 5/02/2018 | Crocodile tracks reported at Ellis Beach. | Examination of tracks deemed they were unlikely to be from a crocodile. No further action required. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-106 | 5/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Innisfail. | No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-107 | 5/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Innisfail. | No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-108 | 6/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Innisfail. | No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-109 | 6/02/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported at Cherry Creek, Innisfail. | A site inspection was conducted. DES Wildlife Officers disposed of the carcass in a secure location. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-110 | 6/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Normanton. | Recent crocodile warning signs were installed in the vicinity of the sighting. | Zone E. General management zone | Carpentaria Shire Council |
| 2018-112 | 8/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Innisfail. | A site assessment has been conducted. No crocodiles were observed during survey. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-113 | 8/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Nerada. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-114 | 8/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Stoney Creek, Townsville. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-115 | 9/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Clifton Beach. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-116 | 9/02/2018 | Crocodile reported near Ranking Street boat ramp, Mossman River, Newell. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Refer to problem crocodile sighting report no. 2018-117. Recent crocodile warning signs to be installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-118 | 11/02/2018 | Crocodile reported in Porters Creek, between Wongaling Beach and North Mission Beach. | Belated report. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-119 | 12/02/2018 | Crocodiles reported swimming of Finch Bay. | Yuku Baja Rangers to undertake a site assessment. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
| 2018-120 | 12/02/2018 | Crocodile reported off Cardwell Foreshore, Marine Parade. | A site assessment was undertaken and revealed no evidence of a crocodile. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in vicinity of the sighting. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-121 | 12/02/2018 | Crocodile reported off Cow Bay, Daintree. | Recent crocodile sighting signs have been deployed by Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-122 | 12/02/2018 | Crocodile reported in Noosa Sound. | A site assessment has been conducted. No further action required. | Zone F. Atypical habitat zone | Noosa Shire Council |
| 2018-123 | 13/02/2018 | Crocodile reported on side of road Macknade. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-124 | 13/02/2018 | Crocodile reported off Cow Bay beach. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting location by Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-125 | 13/02/2018 | Crocodile reported off Cow Bay beach. | A site assessment is to be undertaken by Rangers of the Department of National Parks, Sport and Racing. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-126 | 14/02/2018 | Crocodile reported in Mossman River, near Rankin Street boat ramp. | Animal is likely to be the ' Problem Crocodile' from sighting report no. 2018-117. Crocodile is targeted for removal from the Mossman River. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-127 | 13/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Newell Beach. | Animal is likely to be the ' Problem Crocodile' from sighting report no. 2018-117. Crocodile is targeted for removal from the Mossman River. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-128 | 14/02/2018 | Crocodile reported on the west coast of Fraser Island. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone F. Atypical habitat zone | Fraser Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-129 | 15/02/2018 | Crocodile reported in the Tully River above the Tully River bridge. | Recent crocodile warning signs are to be installed in the vicinity of the sighting. A site assessment is to be conducted. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-131 | 16/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Coconuts Beach Cape Tribulation. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-132 | 16/02/2018 | Crocodile reported near Rowes Bay, Townsville. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-133 | 16/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cooktown. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
| 2018-134 | 16/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Innisfail. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-136 | 17/02/2018 | Crocodile slide reported at Clifton Beach. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-137 | 17/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Proserpine River. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Whitsunday Regional Council |
| 2018-138 | 17/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Pallarenda Beach, Townsville. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-139 | 18/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at The Strand, Townsville. | A site assessment has been conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-140 | 18/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Fitzroy River, Rockhampton. | Area is well-known crocodile habitat. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-141 | 19/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Yorkeys Knob. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-143 | 19/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Devils Elbow, Fitzroy River. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-144 | 19/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Trinity Beach. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-145 | 19/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cow Bay Beach. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-146 | 19/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at St Pauls, Moa Island. | Recent crocodile warning signs to be installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Strait Island Regional Council |
| 2018-148 | 19/02/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported in Bohle river, Townsville. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-149 | 20/02/2018 | Crocodile reported in Buchanan creek, Cow Bay. | Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service are to conduct a site assessment. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-150 | 19/02/2018 | Crocodile reported in Blackfellows creek, Edmonton. | Crocwise advice previously provided to property owner. Area is well-known crocodile habitat. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-151 | 20/02/2018 | Crocodile reported in Mission river, Weipa. | Department of Agriculture and Fisheries will install recent crocodile warning signs in the vicinity of the sighting. | Zone E. General management zone | Weipa Town Council |
| 2018-153 | 21/02/2018 | Crocodile reported swimming off Conway Beach. | Whitsunday Regional Council will install recent crocodile warning signs in vicinity of the sighting. | Zone E. General management zone | Whitsunday Regional Council |
| 2018-154 | 21/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cooktown Harbour. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
| 2018-155 | 22/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Langley Road, Port Douglas. | Second hand report. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-157 | 22/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-158 | 23/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Ferndale Lake, Port Douglas | Animal is likely the same crocodile from sighting report no. 2018-068. Declared a problem, this animal has been removed from the wild. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-159 | 24/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cooktown boat ramp. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
| 2018-160 | 26/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Port Douglas. | Animal is like the same crocodile from sighting report no. 2018-068. Declared a problem, this animal has been removed from the wild. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-161 | 26/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at the Marina, Port Douglas. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-162 | 27/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Goldsborough. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-165 | 27/02/2018 | A crocodile has been reported at Wujal Wujal boat ramp. | A site assessment is to be conducted. | Zone E. General management zone | Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council |
| 2018-166 | 27/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Wujal Wujal boat ramp. | A site assessment is to be conducted. | Zone E. General management zone | Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council |
| 2018-167 | 27/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Fernvale Lake, Port Douglas. | Animal is like the same crocodile from sighting report no. 2018-068. Declared a problem, this animal has been removed from the wild. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-168 | 28/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at a water treatment plant near Port Douglas. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-188 | 22/02/2018 | Crocodile reported at Dickson Inlet, Port Douglas. | Belated report. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
January 2018
| Report no. | Date report received | Report details | Departmental response | Zone | Local government area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-001 | 1/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Toomulla Beach. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-002 | 2/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Coconuts Beach. | Trap placed in response to previous sighting report no. 2017-630. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-003 | 2/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Kissing Point, Townsville. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-004 | 2/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Wonga Beach. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-005 | 2/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cow Bay Beach. | Report referred to Queensland Parks and Wildlife rangers for actioning. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-006 | 2/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Wonga Beach | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-007 | 2/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Sandy Hook, Burnett River Bundaberg. | Animal likely a misidentified Queensland Lungfish. | Zone F. Atypical habitat zone | Bundaberg Regional Council |
| 2018-008 | 2/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Sandy Hook, Burnett River Bundaberg. | Animal likely a misidentified Queensland Lungfish. | Zone F. Atypical habitat zone | Bundaberg Regional Council |
| 2018-010 | 3/01/2018 | Crocodiles reported swimming offshore at Mornington Island Boat ramp. | Permanent warning signs present in the area. Recent crocodile warning signs have also been installed in vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mornington Shire Council |
| 2018-011 | 4/01/2018 | Crocodiles reported in Mossman River, Newell. | A site assessment has been conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-012 | 4/01/2018 | Crocodile reported in Dickson's Inlet, Port Douglas | A site assessment was conducted and confirmed the presence of a crocodile. Animal exhibited normal behaviour in an area considered well-known crocodile habitat. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-013 | 4/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Harbour Beach, Mackay. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-014 | 4/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Kurrimine Beach. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in vicinity of the sighting. A site assessment will be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-015 | 4/01/2018 | Deceased crocodile reported in a crab pot at Yarrabah. | Crocodile carcass removed by local rangers and disposed of in a secure location. | Zone E. General management zone | Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council |
| 2018-016 | 4/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Harbour Beach, Mackay. | Recent crocodile warning signs previously installed in vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-017 | 4/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Bushland Beach. | A site assessment has been conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in vicinity of sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-018 | 4/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at The Strand, Townsville. | A site assessment has been conducted. Recent crocodile warning signs previously installed in vicinity of the sighting location. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-019 | 5/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Rowes Bay, Townsville. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Site assessment to be conducted. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-020 | 6/01/2018 | Two crocodiles reported near the Breakwater Marina, Townsville. | A site assessment has been conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-021 | 6/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Shoal Point, Mackay. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-022 | 7/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Raglan. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Gladstone Regional Council |
| 2018-023 | 7/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Sarina. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-024 | 7/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Oak Beach, Port Douglas. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-025 | 8/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Woodwark Bay, Whitsunday. | A site assessment is to be conducted. | Zone E. General management zone | Whitsunday Regional Council |
| 2018-026 | 8/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Mori (Mount Adolphus) Island, Torres Strait. | Animal exhibited normal behaviour in Area is well-known crocodile habitat. No action required at this stage. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Shire Council |
| 2018-027 | 8/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-028 | 8/01/2018 | Crocodile reported in a backyard in Townsville. | A site assessment revealed no crocodile present at location. Monitoring further reports in area. | Zone C. Targeted management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-029 | 9/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Eimeo Creek, Mackay. | No further action due to time elapsed from original sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-031 | 10/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at the Hinchinbrook Marina, Cardwell. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-032 | 10/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Tin Can Bay. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone F. Atypical habitat zone | Gympie Regional Council |
| 2018-033 | 10/01/2018 | Several crocodiles reported at Horn Island. | Permanent crocodile warning signs to be installed in vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Shire Council |
| 2018-034 | 10/01/2018 | Crocodile reported in Mossman River, Mossman. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-035 | 10/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Christiansen Creek, Mackay. | Animal exhibited normal behaviour in an area considered to be well-known crocodile habitat. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-036 | 11/01/2018 | Crocodile reported near Murray Falls. | Animal exhibited normal behaviour in an area considered to be well-known crocodile habitat. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-037 | 11/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at the northern end of The Strand, Townsville | A trap is currently in place in vicinity of the sighting. Crocodile is likely the same animal from sighting report no. 2018-009. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-038 | 12/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Monterey Keys Lake, Gold Coast. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone F. Atypical habitat zone | Gold Coast City Council |
| 2018-039 | 12/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Finch Bay, Cooktown. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
| 2018-040 | 12/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cow Bay. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-041 | 12/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Fishers Creek Boat Ramp, Cardwell. | No further action due to time elapsed from original sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-042 | 5/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at The Strand, Townsville. | A trap is currently in place in vicinity of the sighting. Crocodile is likely the same animal from sighting report no. 2018-009. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-043 | 13/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at The Strand, Townsville. | A trap is currently in place in vicinity of the sighting. Crocodile is likely the same animal from sighting report no. 2018-009. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-044 | 14/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cooya Beach, Mossman | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-045 | 15/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cow Bay. | A site assessment has been conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-046 | 15/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Seaforth. | Crocwise education provided. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-048 | 15/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cardwell boat ramp. | A site assessment has been conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-049 | 15/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Finch Bay, Cooktown. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
| 2018-050 | 16/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cardwell Beach. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-051 | 16/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Norman River, Normanton. | Recent crocodile warning signs to be installed in vicinity of the sighting. | Zone E. General management zone | Carpentaria Shire Council |
| 2018-052 | 16/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Mullers Lagoon, Bowen. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-053 | 16/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Bangalee Beach, Farnborough. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Rockhampton Regional Council |
| 2018-054 | 16/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Finch Bay, Cooktown. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
| 2018-055 | 17/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Animal exhibited normal behaviour in an area considered to be well-known crocodile habitat. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-056 | 18/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Animal exhibited normal behaviour in an area considered to be well-known crocodile habitat. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-057 | 19/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | Animal exhibited normal behaviour in an area considered to be well-known crocodile habitat. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-058 | 19/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Clump Point, Mission Beach. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-059 | 19/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Blackfellow Creek, Edmonton | A site assessment has been conducted. Property owner provided with Crocwise information. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-060 | 20/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Craiglie. | A site assessment has been conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-061 | 20/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Hull Heads, Tully. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-062 | 19/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Nebis Creek, Mackay. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-063 | 20/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Normanton. | Site assessment to be conducted and recent warning signs to be installed in vicinity of sighting by Land and Sea Rangers. | Zone E. General management zone | Carpentaria Shire Council |
| 2018-064 | 21/01/2018 | Deceased 1m crocodile reported at South Mission Beach. | No further action required. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-065 | 21/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Emu Park. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Livingstone Shire Council |
| 2018-066 | 22/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Alau Beach, Umagico. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council |
| 2018-067 | 22/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Normanton. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Carpentaria Shire Council |
| 2018-069 | 23/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Wujal Wujal boat ramp. | Animal exhibited normal behaviour in an area considered to be well-known crocodile habitat. No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council |
| 2018-070 | 23/01/2018 | Crocodile noise reported at Trinity Park, Cairns. | No further action required. | Zone B. Active removal zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-071 | 23/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cow Bay Beach. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in the vicinity of the sighting. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-072 | 23/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Wujal Wujal. | A new permanent warning sign will be installed in the vicinity of the sighting. | Zone E. General management zone | Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council |
| 2018-073 | 23/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Mornington Island. | Recent crocodile warning signs will be installed in vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mornington Shire Council |
| 2018-074 | 23/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Oak Beach. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-075 | 23/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Port Douglas. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-076 | 24/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Kubin, Moa Island. | A site assessment is to be conducted by local rangers. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Strait Island Regional Council |
| 2018-078 | 25/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Wujal Wujal. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council |
| 2018-080 | 26/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Naghir Island, Torres Strait. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Shire Council |
| 2018-082 | 28/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at North Mission Beach. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-084 | 29/01/2018 | Crocodile reported in Boyne River, Tannum Sands. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Gladstone Regional Council |
| 2018-086 | 29/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Enoggera Reservoir, The Gap. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone F. Atypical habitat zone | Brisbane City Council |
| 2018-087 | 29/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Rollingstone Beach boat ramp. | Recent crocodile warning signs have been installed in vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-088 | 29/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Clifton Beach. | A site assessment is to be conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cairns Regional Council |
| 2018-089 | 29/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Cape Pallanda. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2018-090 | 29/01/2018 | Crocodile hatchling reported at Cattle Creek, Ingham. | No further action required. | Zone E. General management zone | Hinchinbrook Shire Council |
| 2018-091 | 30/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Badu Island, Torres Strait. | Recent crocodile warning signs installed in vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Strait Island Regional Council |
| 2018-092 | 30/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-093 | 30/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Mackay Harbour. | A site assessment has been conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-095 | 30/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Dicksons Inlet, Port Douglas | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Douglas Shire Council |
| 2018-096 | 30/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Mackay Marina. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |
| 2018-097 | 31/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at South Mission Beach. | A site assessment has been conducted. Monitoring further reports. | Zone D. Targeted beach management zone | Cassowary Coast Regional Council |
| 2018-098 | 31/01/2018 | Crocodile reported near Nerimbera, Rockhampton. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Livingstone Shire Council |
| 2018-099 | 31/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Finch Bay, Cooktown. | A site assessment to be conducted by Police. Recent crocodile warning signs will be installed in the vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Cook Shire Council |
| 2018-100 | 31/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Badu Island, Torres Strait. | Land and Sea Rangers from Badu Island to install recent crocodile warning sign in vicinity of the sighting. Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Torres Strait Island Regional Council |
| 2018-101 | 31/01/2018 | Crocodile reported at Seaforth. | Monitoring further reports. | Zone E. General management zone | Mackay Regional Council |