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Biological Hazard – Australia : Shark attack (non-fatal), Jellyfish invasion (Catostylus jellyfish), Animal attack (fatal, salt water crocodile)

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Today Biological Hazard Australia State of New South Wales, [South West Rocks] Damage level
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Biological Hazard in Australia on Monday, 03 December, 2012 at 04:29 (04:29 AM) UTC.

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A man has been bitten by a shark while swimming off a beach on the NSW north coast. The man, aged in his 30s, was taking an afternoon dip at South West Rocks, yesterday, when he was attacked. Nearby swimmers were able to help the man to shore, where he was treated by paramedics for a bite to his arm. He was rushed to Kempsey Hospital for further treatment. Lifeguards said it was believed the shark was a Grey Nurse. The beach was closed for the afternoon, and remains closed this morning.
Biohazard name: Shark attack (non-fatal)
Biohazard level: 0/4 —
Biohazard desc.: This does not included biological hazard category.
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Today Biological Hazard Australia State of Queensland, [Fraser Coast beaches] Damage level
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Biological Hazard in Australia on Monday, 03 December, 2012 at 04:05 (04:05 AM) UTC.

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Jellyfish are stalking Fraser Coast beaches in plague-like proportions and surf lifesavers are warning swimmers to be careful. Catostylus jellyfish, also known as blue blubber jellyfish, have been turning up in “abnormally high” numbers, according to Craig Holden, Surf Life Saving Queensland’s regional manager for the Wide Bay Capricornia. But while the species was not deadly, Mr Holden said swimmers, particularly parents with young children, still had to be vigilant. “The sting can cause a minor irritation and people certainly need to be aware that they are there,” he said. “People tend to see the size of them and panic, but it is nothing for people to be alarmed about.” Mr Holden said some people would not even feel the sting of a blubber jellyfish, but others might receive some minor pain. He urged anyone who was stung to see their local surf lifesavers, who are trained to treat jellyfish stings. Alternatively, warm water or ice could help ease the pain. Blue blubber jellyfish, which grow to about 35cm in diameter, have peppered the sand of Hervey Bay’s beaches for weeks and large numbers have also been spotted up at Bundaberg. But local lifeguards have only treated a handful of beachgoers for stings so far this season, Mr Holden said. Box jellyfish and irukandji were the deadly varieties, but Mr Holden said they were uncommon in Fraser Coast waters and were more likely to be found in north Queensland.
Biohazard name: Jellyfish invasion (Catostylus jellyfish)
Biohazard level: 0/4 —
Biohazard desc.: This does not included biological hazard category.
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Today Biological Hazard Australia State of Northern Territory, [South of Port Bradshaw] Damage level
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Biological Hazard in Australia on Monday, 03 December, 2012 at 04:03 (04:03 AM) UTC.

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A boy is presumed dead in a second deadly crocodile attack in three weeks in northern Australia. Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported the boy, believed to be 9-years-old, was swimming with other children south of Port Bradshaw, when a large crocodile grabbed him and swam away on Saturday. Police say the boy’s family tried to spear the animal but the crocodile dragged the child out into deeper water. Police and rangers searched the water until midnight Saturday night but did not see any signs of the boy. Sergeant Brennan said the crocodile believed to be responsible was about 13 feet long and was known to the families living in the area. He says the crocodile was one that people used to feed, which is strongly discouraged because of resulting attacks like this.

Brennan said there were up to eight saltwater crocodiles living in the area and the suspected killer was sighted and shot at several times by search parties in the search for the boy. This is the second child to die in a crocodile attack in northern Australia in three weeks. On Nov. 16, a 7-year-old girl was snatched by a large crocodile, while swimming with her family in Arnhem Land. That crocodile was found and fatally shot the next day and the girl’s remains were found inside it. Crocodile attacks on people are common in places where large crocodiles are native and human populations live like northern Australia. Crocodiles are cold blooded and have a body temperature similar to the surrounding air, land or water. Since they lack a reptilian thermostat, they seek a habitat with warm water and air temperature all year round. The Environmental Protection Agency, Queensland’s nature conservation authority, were attempting to meet the challenge of protecting crocodiles and preventing their extinction, while trying to ensure that people can safely co-exist with these animals.

Biohazard name: Animal attack (fatal, salt water crocodile)
Biohazard level: 0/4 —
Biohazard desc.: This does not included biological hazard category.
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