How many sharks are in the Tasman Sea?
How many sharks are in the Tasman Sea? Around 5500 great white sharks are lurking in the waters between New Zealand and Australia, new research has revealed. For the first time, the CSIRO has been able to put a number on the size of the white shark population in the Tasman using world-first genetic analysis.
Are there crocodiles in New Zealand?
Unlike our neighbour, Australia, New Zealand isn't known for its deadly creatures. You won't find any crocodiles or poisonous land snakes here? thank goodness!
Which shark has killed the most humans?
Which shark has killed the most humans? As of April 2021, the great white shark - the species portrayed in the film “Jaws” - is responsible for the highest number of unprovoked attacks with 333 total events including 52 fatalities.