Crocodile Safety
Dr Matt Brien
Crocodile Researcher And Manager
Matt is a former Charles Darwin University crocodile researcher and an expert on the management and interaction of crocodiles with humans. He currently works with Queensland’s Department of Environment And Science (DES), where he coordinates a team of people in responsible for crocodile management in North Queensland.
Crocodile Safety Timestamps
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[skipto time=02:52]What People Don’t Know About Crocs[/skipto] Matt warms us up with some interesting facts about crocodiles.
[skipto time=04:50]Are Crocodile Numbers On The Increase?[/skipto] There’s a perception that croc populations are expanding – it that true?
[skipto time=06:47]What The Croc Attack Statistics Tell Us[/skipto] Of the 40 attacks since 1971 there have only been about 18 fatalities, and they’re not who you’d expect!
[skipto time=08:11]Staying Safe While Boat Launching/Fishing[/skipto] Matt talks us through a few basic tips to reduce the risk of crocodile attack.
[skipto time=11:20]Staying Safe While Bank Fishing[/skipto] For the shore fisherman, avoiding crocs can be trickier!
[skipto time=12:47]Minimum Boat Size In Croc Waters[/skipto] What’s the smallest boat that is safe to use in croc waters?
[skipto time=14:26]Understanding Why Crocs Attack[/skipto] Why do large crocodiles sometimes attack humans?
[skipto time=15:50]Does Croc Relocation Make Things Safer?[/skipto] The DES program to relocate large and problem crocs is about risk reduction, but doesn’t guarantee safety.
[skipto time=18:29]What Size Does A Crocodile Need To Be Before It’s Dangerous?[/skipto] Matt explains the size at which crocodiles become dangerous isn’t clear cut.
[skipto time=19:32]How Far Upstream Is Safe From Crocs?[/skipto] At what point do we consider a river becomes safe from crocodiles?
[skipto time=15:50]Does Croc Relocation Make Things Safer?[/skipto] The DES program to relocate large and problem crocs is about risk reduction, but doesn’t guarantee safety.
[skipto time=21:45]Freshwater Crocs[/skipto] Does the presence of freshwater crocodiles indicate that saltwater crocodiles aren’t present?
[skipto time=23:04]Landing Fish Safely[/skipto] Being distracted whilst hanging over the side of a boat or bank is clearly dangerous.
[skipto time=25:12]Do Crocodiles Hunt In Packs?[/skipto] Matt explains why it might seem as if crocs are “ganging up”.
[skipto time=26:45]Reporting Dangerous Crocs?[/skipto] Matt explains how to contact his team if you see an aggressive, large or potentially dangerous crocodile.
[skipto time=29:37]Crocodiles And Crab Pots?[/skipto] What to do if a crocodile takes an interest in your crab pots.