As of November 30 this year, 174 tiger sharks were among those reported with 102 bull whalers and 55 long nose whalers. Three people lost their lives because of shark attacks in Queensland this year. Fish City Charters owner Eddie Riddle, who's been in the industry for two decades, said the animals were in numbers that had never been seen before. Mr Riddle, who operates out of Townsville, said they lost much of their catch to sharks - particularly bull sharks. Fish City Charters owner Eddie Riddle. Picture: Matt Taylor He said he also occasionally sees tiger sharks and hammerheads while bull sharks have been spotted in inshore estuaries.