How Sweetheart got stuffed ABC News

Sweetheart was a large male saltwater crocodile that lived in Sweets Billabong, part of the Finniss River system located about 55 km southwest of Darwin. He first gained notoriety in the mid-1970s for his habit of attacking small outboard dinghies and fishing boats that ventured into his territory.

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VDOMDHTMLtml> Sweetheart the Crocodile | MAGNT | Darwin 5K [2022] - YouTube Sweetheart, a large male Saltwater (Estuarine) Crocodile, is a legendary part of recent Northern Territory history..

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Visitors to Darwin can stop by and say hello to a true legend- "Sweetheart" the crocodile. Back in the 1970s, a large male crocodile was terrorizing Sweet's Lookout Billabong, the popular fishing spot that gave him his unusual name.

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Sweetheart - Australia's Most Famous Crocodile Wicked Wildlife 29.2K subscribers Subscribe 8.4K views 3 years ago There is no shortage of crocodile stories in Australia's tropical north, but.

Sweetheart iconic Northern Territory crocodile 40 years after capture Darwin news

Sweetheart, a 5.1 metre long male Estuarine Crocodile (*Crocodylus porosus*), is an iconic part of the history of the Northern Territory in Australia. In t.

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'Sweetheart' - Four decades since the capture of the Northern Territory's iconic croc By Kathleen Gazzola • Chief of Staff 5:32pm Jul 19, 2019 It's a fisherman's worst nightmare, a giant crocodile attacking your fishing boat while wetting a line.

Sweetheart the crocodile 40th anniversary of his capture NT News

Sweetheart the crocodile celebrates 40 years of being captured Those given that unenviable task of capturing the reptile gathered in Darwin to remember part of NT's history. July 19, 2019 — 8.12pm

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The Largest Crocodile Ever Recorded: Sweetheart by Romero Esposito | Jan 1, 2023 | Crocodiles In the early 1900s, a massive crocodile measuring over 21 feet in length and weighing more than a ton was captured in Australia. The crocodile, nicknamed "Sweetheart", became a celebrity in its native land and was even featured in a popular song.

Sweetheart the crocodile 40th anniversary of his capture NT News

Sweetheart the crocodile rolling whilst being captured in the Finniss River., In the 1970s a 17 foot crocodile named "Sweetheart" ruled Sweet's Billabong in the Finniss River, 55 km south-west of Darwin. But Sweetheart's fierce territorialism became a safety concern for humans when he made a number of attacks on fishing boats.

Sweetheart the crocodile 40th anniversary of his capture Herald Sun

Ranger, Dave Lindner, in waist deep water capturing Sweetheart the crocodile, Finniss River., In the 1970s a 17 foot crocodile named "Sweetheart" ruled Sweet's Billabong in the Finniss River, 55 km south-west of Darwin. But Sweetheart's fierce territorialism became a safety concern for humans when he made a number of attacks on fishing.

Sweetheart (crocodile) Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia

Existing for decades, possibly a century or more, a lone 7 meter (~22.97 feet) long saltwater adult male crocodile nicknamed "Sweetheart" learned to fear none. He claimed a territory in an isolated river bend, feeding on everything from wildlife to people and becoming a creature of legend in the process.

A Crocodile Named Sweetheart The Museum of Lost Things

Sweetheart was the name given to a 5.1 m (17 ft) male saltwater crocodile which Northern Territory folk legend claims was responsible for a series of attacks on boats in Australia in the 1970s. History

Sweetheart the crocodile 40th anniversary of his capture NT News

THE Territory's most notorious crocodile - Sweetheart - was captured 40 years ago on Friday. The 5.1m, 780kg beast was caught in 1979 by a team including Alan Morton, Dave Linder and Geoff McDonald, who filmed the capture. Sweetheart gained notoriety for his aggression, attacking outboard motors, dinghies and fishing boats.

Sweetheart the crocodile, in the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. Darwin

Sweetheart was the name given to a 5.1 metre saltwater crocodile responsible for a series of attacks on boats in Australia between 1974 and 1979.Sweetheart i.

Sweetheart (crocodile) Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia

Sweetheart Alias None Origin Rogue Occupation Saltwater crocodile Powers / Skills Sharp teeth and powerful jaws Immense strength and speed Sharp claws Powerful tail Swimming skills Hobby Killing wildlife animals and humans. Goals Protect his territory and kill off everything in his path. Crimes Murder Stalking Mutilation Animal cruelty

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Sweetheart, a large male Saltwater (Estuarine) Crocodile, is a legendary part of recent Northern Territory history. In the 1970s, Sweetheart gained notoriety for attacking dinghies at a popular Darwin fishing spot. On at least two occasions the dinghy occupants were tipped into the water, although no one was hurt.