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The Queensland Government is in a caretaker period until after the state election. Minimal updates will be made to this site until after the election results are declared.

Protected and no-take species

Protected species

Grey nurse sharks, whales, porpoises, dugongs, turtles and dolphins are protected under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 – these are no-take species in Queensland waters.

No-take species

The following species are no take. If accidentally caught, they must be immediately and carefully returned to the water.

Last updated:: 16 April 2024