Wildlife officers have confirmed the presence of an estuarine crocodile in the Mary River near Dundathu in the Wide Bay region, which will be targeted for removal from the wild.
On 24 June 2025, the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) received a crocodile sighting report of an estimated 2.5 metre crocodile basking on the bank before sliding into the river.
Wildlife officers have contacted the person who submitted the report, and conducted a site inspection on 25 June 2025. Wildlife officers will attempt to direct capture the crocodile.
DETSI would like to thank the person who made the crocodile sighting report which provided important information about the location and behaviour of the animal.
The Mary River in the Wide Bay area is considered atypical crocodile habitat, and any crocodile confirmed to be present is targeted for removal from the wild.
Anyone who sees what they believe to be a crocodile in the Mary River, or the Wide Bay region is encouraged to make a sighting report as soon as possible.
Crocodile sightings can be reported by using the QWildlife app, completing a crocodile sighting report on the DETSI website, or by calling 1300 130 372.
The department investigates every crocodile sighting report received.
