In 2005, Ipswich locals were shocked after a bull shark attacked a race horse being put through its paces in the Brisbane River at Kholo. "You've got a far greater chance of being killed in your car than by one of these.". Refer to our helpful FAQ section for any problems you might be experiencing. CSIRO researcher Richard Pillans said the shark was female, 25 to 30 years old and appeared ready to give birth. It was weighed but the scales registered to only 200kg. He has suffered chest injuries. A BULL shark tried to bite off more than it could chew when it attacked a horse in the Brisbane River at Kholo. Bull sharks were at the top of the food chain and their removal risked triggering a trickle-down effect which could upset the balance of species. University of Queensland researcher Craig Franklin said it was wrong to take an animal merely for the thrill of a kill. "They're opportunistic feeders, they tend to be quite aggressive sharks and it probably got a bit of a surprise to find it was quite a large food item.". "I know there's little sharks there they say, but I thought how big a shark could pull a horse down? Grandchester-based horse trainer Alan Treadwell said gelding Glen-burns Arm was swimming across the river when the shark struck about 9.30am. "The shark had a couple of good goes at (his rump) ? The Brisbane river is fresh water, and only Bull sharks can live in fresh water. Shark expert Craig Franklin said while it was unknown just how big sharks grew to in the Brisbane River, they could reach as long as 3.5m. I was getting him in slowly and when he could stand he was just trembling and carrying on - he had a white tail when he come out of the water.". Rugby Union © The Queensland Times Pty Limited 2020. Shark expert Craig Franklin said while it was unknown just how big sharks grew to in the Brisbane River, they could reach as long as 3.5m. Brisbane River Classic fishing competitor Terry Hessey caught the 2.9m bull shark at the mouth of the river in December and pictures posted on the internet have since fired up debate. "It's a shame. Rising hopes for grand final glory. Professor Franklin said the risk of attack was greatly lessened simply by not swimming in estuaries at dawn or dusk especially in summer. He said it was unusual for a bull shark to take on such a large "food item". News News He said he regularly exercised the six-year-old pacer in the river to improve its stamina and muscle development. Mr Hessey did not want to comment on the issue but fishing competition organiser Angus Gorrie said the angler usually released fish unharmed. News A BULL shark tried to bite off more than it could chew when it attacked a horse in the Brisbane River at Kholo. Last year, 1616 Australians died in car accidents. Dr Pillans said the river had a population of 2000 to 5000 juveniles but the number of adults was unclear. They gave birth to six to 13 pups at the mouth of the river after which the young swam to the upper reaches around College's Crossing. They were caught in summer but rarely seen in cooler months because they tended not to feed then. Photo: Mark Straker. Bull sharks were responsible for the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916, which were the inspiration for Peter Benchley's novel Jaws. A Gold Coast man, much loved by his family, was sent to one of the city’s best aged care homes after developing Parkinson’s. Unauthorised reproduction is prohibited under the laws of Australia and by international treaty. University of Queensland professor Craig Franklin, who has studied Brisbane River bull sharks for four years, said he was not surprised by the attack. "He went over backwards so luckily I was on the other side of the river bank and was able to drag him out with a (lead) rope.". In the US 95 per cent of bull sharks had been wiped out. We've got to learn to live with species like that.". A 500kg racing horse was dragged underwater by a bull shark while it was swimming in the Brisbane River, its trainer says. Sorry we couldn't find a match for that, please try again. Mr Gorrie said he believed the shark was the largest caught in the river. MORE toilets, warm showers and changing facilities could be on the cards for this... Smarter Shopping he was struggling for about 15 seconds before he got free," Mr Treadwell said yesterday. Ipswich captain to add much-needed leadership as rugby team loses key players at wrong time of season. Norths speedster displays club spirit as team peaking at right time. Mr Gorrie said he understood there was a trophy element to Mr Hessey's kill but most smaller bull sharks were taken for eating just as people ate bream or whiting. Brisbane River Classic fishing competitor Terry Hessey caught the 2.9m bull shark at the mouth of the river in December and pictures posted on the internet have since fired up debate. "Inevitably, there are some fatalities but about four in five sharks are released," he said. here. The attack comes less than a month after a bull shark bit 18-year-old Nathan Shaxson on the finger and the head near a boat ramp at Karalee - only 15km downstream from the Kholo river site. I'd rather see catch and release," Mr Downie said. Mr Treadwell said his horses would now be trained in a nearby dam. Bring on the derby. The species, which lurks on the city's doorstep, has been implicated in attacks on swimmers in canals and waterways and was thought to have killed a woman swimming at Amity on North Stradbroke island in 2006. "It was probably a mistake," the University of Queensland professor said. Mr Treadwell, who is based in Grandchester, said he was exercising his star charge on a lead when a shark up to two metres long bit the pacer on the rump.
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