Tourists warned after shark-crocodile ‘battle’ spotted off Aussie coast

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18 September 2024 at 12:26 am

The video captured in Queensland’s Far North may seem shocking, but one marine biologist said it’s actually relatively common.

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Wild footage of a shark and a crocodile swimming together has sparked a warning to travellers to be hyper vigilant when near the water's edge.

The video captured in Queensland's far north may seem shocking, but one marine biologist said it's actually relatively common.

Humane Society International's Lauren Sanderman told Yahoo News Australia that due to the fact that both animals have a diet that consists of marine animals, it's not unusual to spot the two interacting and competing for a snack.

While the footage is amazing to see, Sandeman said the video is also a very good example of the fact that there are plenty of risks in the ocean urging beach goers to stay safe.

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