Australia is full of strange and wonderful creatures. These, however, are the most dangerous, so watch out!
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Bull Shark
These large sharks travel in coastal waters. Capable of living in both salt and fresh water, bull sharks can swim up rivers and estuaries and are responsible for many shark attacks.
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Saltwater Crocodile
Saltwater crocs specialize in ambushing their prey, capable of hurling themselves out of the water and locking on with their powerful jaws.
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Funnel Web Spider
Funnel web spiders look particularly fearsome. Their venom is used as a defense mechanism, but humans find it particularly toxic so they can be quite deadly, though an anti-venom developed in 1981 has prevented any fatality since.
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Eastern Brown Snake
Eastern brown snakes are responsible for more deaths than any other snake in Australia. The bite is painless, but medical attention is required immediately to avoid paralysis and bleeding out.
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Box Jellyfish
They might look beautiful, but they’re also one of the most dangerous creatures in the water. Box jellyfish tentacles can grow longer than 60 meters, and are like venomous harpoons, bringing death in mere minutes
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