A group of Australian researchers say they’ve discovered when the biggest bull sharks are most active, and it’s not when most people think.
recommends that water-goers avoid swimming and surfing at dawn, dusk and night, saying these are times when “sharks can see you but you can’t see them”.
The researchers, from the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Macquarie University, tracked the movements of bull sharks off the NSW coast and discovered when the largest members of the species are most active. The researchers found the presence of large bull sharks was greatest from midday through to 4am. They found an increased possibility of the sharks being near to shore between 6pm and 1am.
“These conditions are favourable for ambush predators like bull sharks,” Amy Smoothey, scientific officer and shark biologist at NSW DPI, told“Be aware during periods of lowlight levels, as these are times when bull sharks are typically more active and you may not be able to see the approaching shark.”Shark Smart is an app that allows users to track sharks along the NSW coast. Picture: SharkSmart
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