Episode 005 - The Monsters of Australian Waters

Australia's waters are home to some of the most fearsome creatures on Earth, with crocodiles and sharks often taking center stage in the country’s folklore and wildlife lore. The saltwater crocodile and great white shark, in particular, are known for their immense power and have earned a fearsome reputation for their predatory nature.

Join Holly and Matthew as they relive some of the most terrifying attacks on humans in the last 200 years, researching the reality of shark and crocodile attacks on Australian soil, and in Australian waters.

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Sources cited:

• Birgit Bradtke, Australian Crocodile Attacks Near Misses and Incidents (2005) https://www.outback-australia-travel-secrets.com/crocodile-attacks.html#croc-attacks
• AAP. 2016. "MP Warren Entsch blames 'human stupidity' for croc attack on Queensland beach." The Sydney Morning Herald, May 30. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/mp-warren-entsch-blames-human-stupidity-for-croc-attack-on-queensland-beach-20160530-gp6zi1.html.

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