Beneath Australia’s waters lurk two of the most formidable predators on Earth—sharks and crocodiles. From the saltwater crocodiles that dominate the northern waterways to the great white sharks patrolling the coastline, these apex predators have ruled for millions of years. With chilling attacks, near-mythical sightings, and legendary encounters, their presence has fuelled both fear and fascination. But how much of their reputation is fact, and how much is fiction?

Join Holly & Matthew as they dive into the monsters of Australian waters—sharks, crocodiles, and the legends that surround them.

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Episodes mentioned within:

• Episode 145 - Paul Hogan and Crocodile Dundee
• Episodes 171 & 172 - The Legend of the Crocodile Hunter
• Episode 200 - Thylarctos plummetus

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Sources cited:

• Birgit Bradtke, Australian Crocodile Attacks Near Misses and Incidents (2005) https://www.outback-australia-travel-secrets.com/crocodile-attacks.html
• AAP. 2016. "MP Warren Entsch blames 'human stupidity' for croc attack on Queensland beach." The Sydney Morning Herald, May 30. Accessed February 19, 2020. https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/mp-warren-entsch-blames-human-stupidity-for-croc-attack-on-queensland-beach-20160530-gp6zi1.html.

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