DNA from a bull shark was discovered within the investigation of Berry’s demise, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development confirmed at this time.
The discovery prompted the state authorities to incorporate grownup bull sharks within the current shark tagging program, which at present displays 163 white sharks.
The enlargement will present a “comprehensive understanding” of the actions of bull sharks discovered within the river the place Berry was mauled.
“We know that bull sharks are capable of living in both marine and fresh water and they give birth in estuaries and river mouths during the warmer summer and early autumn months,” Fisheries Minister Don Punch mentioned.
“It is important to gain a better understanding of shark movements and numbers in the Swan Canning Estuary, while also providing useful information to inform WA’s shark hazard mitigation efforts.”
Berry was mauled by a bull shark after leaping into the Swan River at North Fremantle in February.
Source: www.9news.com.au
