![]() ![]() The Victorian Department of Environment and WorkSafe Victoria have been contacted for comment.Ī spokesperson from the Environmental Protection Authority Victoria said: “The EPA is aware of the shark and tank and do not consider them to be hazardous.” The site now appears to sit empty, becoming a playground for rough sleepers and urban explorers. The animals on site were surrendered to the RSPCA and the Department of Sustainability. In 2012, the ABC reported that the operator was running Wildlife Wonderland without a licence and had been evicted from the property by its owners. But when new owners took over, they kept the shark display but years later were found to not be complying with regulations. According to Mr Krapski it was originally a park dedicated to the Giant Gippsland Earthworm and came into possession of the shark as a temporary holding place after its intended home fell through. ![]() The wildlife sanctuary was reportedly shut down in 2012 by the Department of Sustainability and Environment amid animal welfare concerns. “Vandals recently tore the roof off the tank and I guess in a couple more weeks, this’ll all be gone.” “Got told about this on the hush-hush a few weeks back and now it seems everyone knows about it thanks to YouTube,” he said. Writing on Instagram, he said vandals had broken the tank and some of the preservative chemicals had evaporated. ‘The shark itself was gross and boring,’ Mr Krapski said. ![]()
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