By How many shark attacks have there been in Byron Bay?
Byron-Ballina is the official shark-attack capital of Australia – and with 12 attacks since 1990, the numbers are increasing.
Are there lots of sharks in Byron Bay?
The area between Byron Bay and Evans Head, particularly Ballina and Lennox Head, is known for hosting lots of big sharks.
Where do most shark attacks happen in Australia?
Western Australian
The coast of Western Australian is the most deadly, with 18 fatal shark attacks. South Australia has the next deadliest coastline with 11 recorded fatalities, followed by Queensland (9), NSW (7) and Tasmania (2). This means Western Australia accounts for 38% of the country’s total shark-related fatalities.
Is Byron Bay safe to swim?
Main Beach, Clarkes and The Pass You can’t go wrong swimming along the beachfront anywhere from Main Beach (in front of the Byron Bay Surf Club) heading right to Clarkes Beach, and all the way along the beachfront up to the Pass. Main Beach has a surf-safety patrol on guard all year round.
Are there great white sharks in Byron Bay?
A 2.38m great white shark was tagged and released using a new SMART drumline on South Ballina Beach, 50 minutes south of Byron Bay, on Monday. Once the predators are tagged, they can then be detected by 21 shark listening stations along the NSW coast.
Are there great white sharks in Moreton Bay?
Moreton Bay is a famous shark feeding and breeding area and there have been some massive tiger, white and bull sharks sighted around Peel Island in recent years. Great white sharks have approached kayakers on the Eastern Seaboard before and one pair were rescued off Long Reef when a huge shark nudged their yaks.
What type of people live in Byron Bay?
In the 2016 Census, there were 5,521 people in Byron Bay (State Suburbs). Of these 48.6% were male and 51.4% were female. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people made up 1.6% of the population.
What to do if a shark comes at you?
Stay calm and do not make sudden movements.
- Move slowly toward the shore or a boat; choose whichever is closest. Do not thrash your arms or kick or splash while you swim.
- Do not block the shark’s path. If you are standing between the shark and the open ocean, move away.
- Do not turn your back on the shark as you move.
Why is Byron Bay so popular?
Byron Bay is famous for its unique ambience, which is a big part of the “Byron” feeling. Blend in the amazingly relaxed atmosphere, The Byron Bay locals as well as the many Pubs & Clubs in Byron Bay and bustling live music scene, it’s hard NOT to have a good time in Bryon Bay!
Is Byron Bay full of hippies?
Byron Bay is Australia’s most hippie town, and you can have a taste of that lifestyle popping by the little car park next to the main beach (in front of Fishheads).
Is Byron Bay an expensive place to live?
The average cost of living in Byron Bay is $1915, which is in the top 5% of the most expensive cities in the world, ranked 402nd out of 9294 in our global list and 6th out of 64 in Australia. The median after-tax salary is $2919, which is enough to cover living expenses for 1.5 months.