Problem crocodiles

Last updated 27 February 2020

Report no.Date report receivedReport detailsDepartmental responseZoneLocal government area
2020-10218/02/2020Crocodile 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 zoneWhitsunday Regional Council
2020-02213/01/2020Problem 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 zoneTownsville Regional Council
2019-50719/08/2019Crocodile 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 zoneWhitsunday Regional Council