Wildlife on Golf Courses and the Bull Sharks of Carbrook

The video explores the intriguing story of bull sharks inhabiting a golf course lake in Australia for nearly 20 years. It discusses how these sharks might have arrived due to flooding, their survival in a freshwater environment, and their eventual mysterious disappearance. The video also highlights the adaptability of bull sharks and their potential to thrive in various habitats, providing valuable insights for scientific research.

Which of the following animals is commonly found on American golf courses?

• Penguins

• Kangaroos

• Alligators

• Lions

What unusual wildlife was discovered at the Carbrook Golf Course in Australia?

• Sea Turtles

• Komodo Dragons

• Bull Sharks

• Crocodiles

How did the bull sharks likely end up in the Carbrook Golf Course lake?

• They were intentionally placed there by scientists.

• They swam there during a flood.

• They were transported by a helicopter.

• They were born in the lake.

What was a key factor that allowed the bull sharks to survive in the golf course lake?

• Presence of saltwater

• Abundant fish supply

• Lack of predators

• Regular feeding by tourists

What was the estimated population of bull sharks in the Carbrook Golf Course lake?

• Ten

• Six

• Twenty

• Three

What was the primary diet of the bull sharks in the lake?

• Freshwater fish

• Saltwater fish

• Insects

• Chicken and pork

What record did the bull sharks at Carbrook Golf Course break?

• Fastest growth rate of bull sharks

• Largest size reached by bull sharks

• Longest time spent in freshwater by bull sharks

• Most bull sharks in a single lake

What environmental factor is crucial for bull sharks' prolonged stay in freshwater?

• Water temperature

• Food availability

• Water clarity

• Presence of other shark species

What is one theory for the disappearance of the bull sharks from the lake?

• They were caught by illegal fishing activities.

• They were eaten by larger predators.

• They were relocated by the golf course staff.

• They migrated to another lake.

What method is suggested to determine if new bull sharks have entered the lake?

• Environmental DNA testing

• Underwater cameras

• Visual observation

• Sonar detection