Problem crocodiles
Last updated 27 February 2020
| Report no. | Date report received | Report details | Departmental response | Zone | Local government area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-102 | 18/02/2020 | Crocodile reported at Woodwark Dam. | Departmental Wildlife Officers conducted a spotlight assessment and observed a 2.5m crocodile. Due to its size and location, the crocodile was declared as a problem crocodile on 18/02/2020 and is being targeted for removal from the wild. | Zone E. General management zone | Whitsunday Regional Council |
| 2020-022 | 13/01/2020 | Problem crocodile reported at The Strand, Townsville. | Surf Lifesaving Club notified. Due to behaviour and location the crocodile was declared a problem on 13/01/2020 and targeted for removal from the wild. | Zone E. General management zone | Townsville Regional Council |
| 2019-507 | 19/08/2019 | Crocodile reported at Woodwark Dam. | Departmental Wildlife Officers conducted a day and a night-time site assessment and observed a 3m crocodile. Due to its location, the crocodile was declared as a problem crocodile on 23/08/2019 and is being targeted for removal from the wild. | Zone E. General management zone | Whitsunday Regional Council |