Neptune Islands Conservation Park
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Neptune Islands Conservation Park is a protected area occupying most of the Neptune Islands in South Australia about 55 km (34 mi) south-south east of Port Lincoln. It was established in 1967 principally to protect a New Zealand fur seal breeding colony. The conservation park was subsequently expanded to include the adjoining waters in order to control and manage berleying activities used to attract great white sharks. As of 2002, the conservation park is the only place in Australia where shark cage diving to view great white sharks is legally permitted.
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Neptune Islands Conservation Park South Australia | |
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Nearest town or city | Port Lincoln[2] |
Coordinates | 35°16′51″S 136°05′38″E |
Established | 16 March 1967[3] |
Area | 145.7 km2 (56.3 sq mi)[2] |
Managing authorities | Department for Environment and Water |
See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
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