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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 5:02 am
Because Fraser Island is pretty close to Hervey Bay, the waters between Hervey Bay and Fraser Island are generally pretty calm.
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The massive island (which is over 1,600 square kilometres fax lists in size!) protects the bay area from too much turbulence in the ocean waters.
However, even though Hervey Bay is known for its pristine and quaint beaches, wildlife can still make its way into the waters. In the past, there have more sightings of sharks around the Hervey Bay area.
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Even with an increase of shark sightings in Hervey Bay, the area still remains one of the only spots in Queensland where protective barriers haven’t been installed at every beach.
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The massive island (which is over 1,600 square kilometres fax lists in size!) protects the bay area from too much turbulence in the ocean waters.
However, even though Hervey Bay is known for its pristine and quaint beaches, wildlife can still make its way into the waters. In the past, there have more sightings of sharks around the Hervey Bay area.
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Even with an increase of shark sightings in Hervey Bay, the area still remains one of the only spots in Queensland where protective barriers haven’t been installed at every beach.