GoingFishing Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Interesting read http://www.smh.com.au/environment/animals/pet-dog-taken-by-shark-at-kurnell-offleash-beach-20170227-gumoiz.html the location where the dog was taken is a couple of hundred meters from Mlnx Point. Those with children who swim please be careful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribs Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I was there last Friday with my 5 year old boy and our 1 year old bulldog, lucky she can't swim to well and stays close to shore .... However I did notice a lot of bait being harrassed just off the boat ramp, plenty of bust ups I assumed tailor, I reckon swim nets around the dog beach will be appreciated by everyone, as I bet that shark won't forget that spot and he will return . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 (edited) Wouldn't go panicking, it's not as if dogs or people are getting taken that regularly. I would be more concerned about my whole family getting killed or injured as we drive to the beach by some idiot under some kind of influence ( drug or alcohol ). Most people who know me would know our family are in the water year round in some of the sharkiest parts of the coast and rarely experiance any hassle from sharks. By the way I do hate saying that as it always seems like we are tempting fate!!!..but trufully we are in their enviroment so must expectect the odd accident. Edited March 1, 2017 by JonD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savit Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 I have been on Cronulla dog's beach last Sunday . Lot's of dogs, however no-one was throwing sticks into the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamthecowgodmoo Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I've seen far too many sharks only metres from shore. Not just at the beach, but in middle harbour as well. We only let our jack russell swim in the lake, and even then only up to waist deep - 10m from shore.......mainly out of paranoia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizza Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Dogs were taken in the Georges River 60 years ago,from childhood memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoingFishing Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 (edited) On 1 March 2017 at 1:07 PM, JonD said: Wouldn't go panicking, it's not as if dogs or people are getting taken that regularly. I would be more concerned about my whole family getting killed or injured as we drive to the beach by some idiot under some kind of influence ( drug or alcohol ). Most people who know me would know our family are in the water year round in some of the sharkiest parts of the coast and rarely experiance any hassle from sharks. By the way I do hate saying that as it always seems like we are tempting fate!!!..but trufully we are in their enviroment so must expectect the odd accident. I agree the chances are worse off on land !! certainly wasnt trying to invoke panic or fear of sharks, like you i also beleive that when were in their environment those kinds of incidents are bound to happen. Just raising awareness particularly for those who have children who swim in the area. PS, read a report from a charter who operates in the bay and the sharks are still around, more kings being taken at Mlnx Pt. Edited March 5, 2017 by GoingFishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allen_f Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 yup happened a few days after we pulled the bloke from the water, sharks are definitely there! Stay safe everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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