Fremantle Bridge附近发现的少年鲨鱼在2023年致命攻击后引起关注;物种识别有待确定。
Juvenile sharks spotted near Fremantle Bridge raise concerns after 2023 fatal attack; species ID pending.
西澳大利亚斯旺河的Fremantle交通桥附近发现一大群幼鲨鱼, 在2023年对16岁的Stella Berry的致命鲨鱼袭击后再次引起关注。
A large group of juvenile sharks has been spotted near the Fremantle Traffic Bridge in Western Australia’s Swan River, reigniting concern after the 2023 fatal shark attack on 16-year-old Stella Berry.
建筑工人的足迹显示多条鲨鱼,估计长1.5至2米,在桥附近盘旋,公众称它们为公牛鲨鱼。
Footage from construction workers shows multiple sharks, estimated 1.5 to 2 meters long, circling near the bridge, with the public identifying them as bull sharks.
然而,商业渔民Glen Foxton表示,它们可能是铜鲸鱼,因为公牛鲨鱼通常不聚集在学校。
However, commercial fisher Glen Foxton suggests they may be bronze whalers, as bull sharks typically do not gather in schools.
生物多样性、养护和吸引部正在分析这些录像,以证实物种。
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is analyzing the footage to confirm the species.
据了解,公牛鲨鱼居住在河口和河口,往往在天鹅河等保护区分娩,在那里青少年可以逗留多年。
Bull sharks are known to inhabit estuaries and river mouths, often giving birth in protected areas like the Swan River, where juveniles may stay for years.
尽管Berry死后启动了鲨鱼标记计划, 但自2023年以来只有两只幼年的公牛鲨鱼被抓获并被释放。
Despite a shark tagging program launched after Berry’s death, only two juvenile bull sharks have been caught and released since 2023.
历史数据显示,在过去20年中,西澳大利亚州捕捉的公牛鲨鱼数量有限。
Historical data shows limited bull shark captures in Western Australia over the past two decades.
由于数据有限,追踪鲨鱼流动的科学家说明仍然具有挑战性。
Scientists note tracking shark movements remains challenging due to limited data.
该部门尚未发表公开声明,但敦促公众报告目击情况,以帮助监测情况。
The department has not issued a public statement, but urges the public to report sightings to help monitor the situation.