Are there sharks at Cape York?

Are there sharks at Cape York?

There are two dangerous Australian sharks in Cape York. You shouldn’t be swimming in the ocean waters up here in the first place because of crocodiles. But yes, out of the 180-ish species of sharks found in Australian waters, two dangerous species are found in the ocean waters up here.

What is Cape York known for?

Cape York Peninsula is noted for the strong, rich culture of the Aboriginal people and their Islander neighbours of the Torres Strait. Vibrant and diverse, this region offers opportunities to absorb and connect with the ancient rhythms of this ancient land and people.

What is unique about Cape York?

Cape York is not only little visited and little known for most of Australians, some facts of Cape York are also different from the rest of Australia. It was also the arrival route for the first indigenous people, meaning Cape York has Australia’s longest human history (this could also apply to Arnhemland).

Is Cape York rich?

In a recently published paper, we estimated the value of Cape York’s ecosystems at between A$130 billion and A$512 billion per year. This is comparable to Queensland’s entire economy at A$295 billion per year.

Who owns Cape York?

The Ipima Ikaya Aboriginal Corporation holds land and waters on the northern tip of the Cape York Peninsula in trust for the McDonnell Atampaya, Gudang Yadhaigana and Angkamuthi Seven Rivers…

Is there crocodiles in Cape York?

Trip tips. Crocodiles are present in many of the waterways and beaches in Cape York and they are potentially dangerous. Never take unnecessary risks in crocodile habitat.

Are there crocodiles in Cape York?

Crocodiles are present in many of the waterways and beaches in Cape York and they are potentially dangerous. Never take unnecessary risks in crocodile habitat.

What is a Cape yoke?

Cape York Peninsula is a large peninsula located in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is the largest unspoiled wilderness in northern Australia. In 1606, Dutch sailor Willem Janszoon on board the Duyfken was the first European to land in Australia, reaching the Cape York Peninsula.

Can you swim at Cape York?

Two of Cape York’s best wild swimming spots are in Jardine River National Park, at the base of the area known simply as The Tip. The delightfully refreshing Fruit Bat and Eliot Falls are both crocodile-free and nothing beats cooling off beneath a waterfall after a long, hot, dusty drive.

Is Cape York Aboriginal land?

There are 17 Indigenous communities in Cape York. According to the 2016 ABS Census: 16,929 people live in Cape York, of which 9,453 (56\%) identified as Indigenous. 53\% of Indigenous 20–24 year olds completed Year 12 or equivalent compared to 86\% for the non-Indigenous population.

Who discovered Cape York?

The first undisputed recorded European sighting of the Australian continent was made by the Dutch navigator Willem Jansz, who sighted the coast of Cape York Peninsula in 1606, although it is claimed that sailors from he fleet of the great Chinese admiral Zheng He made landfall in the early 15th Century.

Can you swim in Cape York?

What animals can you see in Cape York?

Cape York is quite famous for that fact, and many people want to see those birds and animals on their trip. The thing is, they are not easy to see, but if you want to put some effort in and go spotlighting and bird watching, it is possible. Some of the most famous ones are the cuscus and striped possum.

What are the most dangerous animals in Cape York?

There are sharks, crocodiles and jellyfish, as well as some you hear less about – such as stonefish, marine snakes, blue ringed octopus, stingrays, fire fish, even cone shells – true. Water is the dangerous environment in Australia, not the land. There are about 10 species of deadly snakes in Cape York.

Is the wildlife in Cape York more amazing than the rest?

It is even more amazing than the wildlife of the rest of Australia. Most of it is much the same as the wildlife in many other places in Australia, particularly in north Queensland. But then there are also the unique Cape York animals – the species that are only found here and in our northern neighbour Papua New Guinea.

Why is the Cape York Peninsula important to birds?

The Cape York Peninsula is an important area for bird migration due to the large areas of pristine habitat. The Peninsula and the Torres Strait are a major avian migration route for landbirds leaving and returning to Northern Australia (Stattersfield et al.