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Tiger shark
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The tiger shark is a species of requiem shark and the only living member of the genus Galeocerdo. Commonly known as the “sea tiger,” the tiger shark is a relatively large macro predator, capable of attaining a length over five meters (sixteen feet). It is found in many tropical and temperate waters, and it is legally to blame for many attacks on humans (especially surfers) in the waters off Australia.
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Red-bellied black snake
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The red-bellied black snake is a species of elapid snake native to eastern Australia. Though its venom is capable of causing significant illness, a bite from it is not generally fatal and is less venomous than other deadly Australian snakes. It is common in woodlands, forests, and swamplands of eastern Australia. It is one of the country’s best-known snakes, as it is common in urban areas along the eastern coast and has an average length of 1.5 to 2 meters.
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Mulga snake (King brown snake)
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A bite from this snake would be treated with black snake anti-venom. As with many Australian snakes the color is variable, with most specimens being mid-brown, some have a coppery tinge, and others are quite dark. Often, each individual scale has a dark and a light area giving the snake a subtle pattern. King browns are robust snakes with a wide head and large specimens will reach a length over 2.5 meters.
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The Dugite
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Well known to southwestern WA residents, the dugite has made itself at home around urban and semi-rural areas, drawn to the prevalence of its favored prey—the house mouse. The dugite is a species of venomous, potentially lethal, snake, and a member of the Elapidae family.
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Cone shells
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Cone shells, also known as killer cone snails, are notorious for possessing a very powerful sting which they use to capture prey. Many people have been fatally wounded when handling live cones, especially those that feed upon mollusks and fish.
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