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Dingoes on Fraser Island (K’gari) – Is a Fraser Island Dingo Dangerous?

January 11, 2021 by Ursula Boston

Be Dingo-safe on Fraser Island

A pair of dingos on Fraser island roaming free

Dingoes on Fraser Island?

Yes, there are wild dingoes (Canis lupus dingo) on Fraser Island.

If fact, K’gari has some of the purest breeds of dingo in the world. This is because the isolation and protective nature of the island makes interbreeding with domestic dogs rare.

Are Dingoes on Fraser Island Dangerous?

Potentially Yes. If you have young children or you are unaware of them near you. They can be deadly.

There has also been many publicised attacks and tragically the death of a young boy on the island many years ago.

You definitely need to know how to protect yourself and your family from a dingo attack on Fraser Island.

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Filed Under: About Fraser, Fraser Facts Tagged With: attacks, children, danger, Dingo, Dingoes, Fraser Island, safety

The Fraser Island Dangers – 6 Potential Threats You Must Know About

May 6, 2015 by Rusty

Dingo found on Fraser

We all know that Fraser island is the perfect “Family Friendly” place to visit.

But for many visitors to the island, they are completely unaware of the dangers that lurk in the sand and the surf.

In this article, we will run through some the hidden potential dangers that inhabit our beautiful island.

Dangers like…

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Filed Under: About Fraser, Fraser Facts, Tourisim Tagged With: aggressive, attacks, Dangers, Dingos, Preparation, tyre pressure

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