Sharks

Grey Nurse Shark in the Cod Hole at Byron Bay

This white-tipped reef shark ended up at Julian Rocks, and has been there for over a year. It's very rare to see them south of Moreton Island, but she's very happy and stays in a regular spot each day.

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These two bull sharks were chasing a loggerhead turtle at Julian Rocks, Byron Bay. I'm not sure how the turtle fared. Bull sharks are very rarely seen here; I'm not sure why.

Grey Nurse Sharks at South West Rocks. Fish Rock (at South West Rocks) has a year-round congregation of Grey Nurses.

Leopard Shark at the Needles, Byron Bay. These fish are exceptionally friendly and swim up to see divers as closely as possible. They don't have sharp teeth.

The Leopard Sharks rest on the sand during "time-out" from swimming around in circles all day.

This Leopard Shark was fighting the cod for its barnacles. It's highly unusual to see a leopard shark fighting anything, as they are typically either sleeping or swimming around in circles.

Nurse Shark at Stradbroke Island

Pair of Grey Nurse Sharks at Byron Bay

The Leopard Sharks rest on the sand during "time-out" from swimming around in circles all day.

This Grey Nurse Shark was relaxing in the clean water in Hugo's Trench, Byron Bay. This photo won the Photo of the Week on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation news front page.

Grey Nurse Shark at Byron Bay with fish hook and metal tracer wire. This shark would have eaten a fish on a line; and subsequently escaped with the remains of the wire. It will probably starve and die as a result of this injury - the green algae on her teeth shows that she isn't eating enough food to keep her teeth clean.

Guitar Shark at Stradbroke Island

Nurse Shark at Byron Bay, having a rest between two rocks.

This white shark was swimming around. If you'd like more details please ask!

Grey Nurse Shark and diver at Byron Bay

Wobbegong swims up to say gday.

Wobbegong in 1 metre visibility... keep your hands and feet tucked in!

Grey Nurse Shark in a cave at Byron Bay

Leopard Shark at the Needles, Byron Bay. These fish are exceptionally friendly and swim up to see divers as closely as possible. They don't have sharp teeth.

This whaler shark went hooning past while hunting at the southern tip of Fish Rock. The other fish stopped moving and started to sink - they were terrified.

These two bull sharks were chasing a loggerhead turtle at Julian Rocks, Byron Bay. I'm not sure how the turtle fared. Bull sharks are very rarely seen here; I'm not sure why.

Wobbegong sunbaking in the afternoon sun