What saved the Australian surfer from a shark?
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Chantelle Doyle, 35, was surfing off Shelly Beach at Port Macquarie, New South Wales, when the attack took place. Her husband punched the shark until it released its grip and then helped Ms Doyle to the shore.
Has there ever been a shark attack on the Gold Coast?
There have only been a few reported shark attacks in the waters off the Gold Coast in recent years, most of which involve only minor injuries.
Are there sharks in Gold Coast Australia?
‘ The City of Gold Coast Council warned residents to be aware of stingrays, jellyfish, catfish, stonefish and sharks that frequent local lakes and canals.
Who punched the shark?
The man was later identified as Mark Rapley. Paramedics treated 35-year-old Chantelle Doyle at the beach before she was later airlifted to a major hospital.
Can you swim in Gold Coast canals?
There are aquatic organisms in Gold Coast that are harmful, thus during any recreational activities, people have to be wary of stingrays, algae, and also jellyfish. There have been quite a few reports of shark attacks. Thus, swimming in the canals is discouraged as bull sharks are mostly known to be spotted there.
Are sharks in canals?
They vary in size and species. Bonnethead, black tip, nurse, and lemon sharks have all been spotted. Jack Morris, a senior biologist with Mote’s Sharks and Rays Research Program, told Newsweek that sharks do not like red tide and are seeking refuge from it in the canals.
Is it safe to swim in Gold Coast?
Gold Coast waters can be both safe and unsafe depending on a great range of factors we will discuss. There are water bodies in the Gold Coast that are dangerous, especially for children, due to high waves and harmful animal life. However, there also remain waters that are to an extent safe for swimming.
Are there crocodiles in Gold Coast Australia?
Crocodiles reside in Far North Australia – not at the Gold Coast.
Can you punch a shark in the face?
“If… a shark bites you, what we recommend is you should hit the shark in the eye, in the nose, or stick your hand in the gills,” says Chris Lowe, of the California State University Long Beach Shark Lab, in an instructional video. “Those are all sensitive tissues and quite often it causes the shark to release.”