"This is the bull shark. It grows up to three and a half metres in length. It’s one of the most dangerous sharks in the world; not only is it highly aggressive, it also lives where we least expect it." (Source: abc website) "Despite their apparent docility, they are capable of surprising bursts of speed, and can be highly aggressive, even attacking a racehorse in the Brisbane River. Bull sharks are among the four species considered the most dangerous to humans... [and] might be responsible for the Matawan Creek attacks of 1916 that were originally attributed to a great white, and which inspired the movie Jaws." (Wikipedia)
As if a giant spider in the back yard wasn't enough. Approximately 500 of these sharks live in the Brisbane River! They acclimate to fresh water.
The adventures of Brian the pug and his devotees.
10 May 2007
Don't Swim in the Brisbane River
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Balls. Balls balls balls. I thought rivers were supposed to be safe. How big is this Brisbane River? Bigger than the Columbia or the Willamette? So I guess waterskiing is out of the question...
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