Sharks and crocodiles share common habitats and prey, so they can interact when foraging.
Local fisherman Vincent Bates captured footage of sharks and crocodiles working together in shallow waters off a beach in North Queensland, Yahoo News reported on September 18. The video attracted great attention as soon as it was posted on social networks.
In the video, the shark is seen actively moving, while the crocodile appears to be patiently waiting for its prey. The shark chases small fish and swims along the shore, at times even encountering the crocodile.
While this may seem strange to some, it is actually not unusual, according to marine biologist Laura Sandeman of Human Society International. She explained that sharks and crocodiles both prey on marine animals, so they can interact and compete for food. However, this is rarely caught on camera.
“Sharks and crocodiles share the same habitat. Seeing something like that is impressive, but certainly not out of the natural order. They are both opportunistic predators and are active in the sea, so they will eat what they can,” Sandeman said.
Some have suggested that overfishing may have led to sharks hunting in shallow waters alongside crocodiles. However, Sandeman says that’s not true, although overfishing certainly affects sharks in general. She says the predators in the video are just looking for a quick meal when fishing boats are nearby.
“This behavior is quite common in sharks. Sharks, depending on the species, can forage in shallow water, especially when they are young. Shallow water is certainly not outside their natural environment. So we are seeing quite natural shark behavior,” Sandeman explained. She also said the video is a good example of the dangers that the ocean can pose.
Meanwhile, crocodiles often search for food near the water’s edge. They are cleverly camouflaged in the water and can wait for up to an hour before pouncing on their prey. Visitors to beaches and areas where crocodiles are known to be present are advised to stay at least 5 metres away from the water’s edge for their own protection.
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