Jumping in the water to escape dingoes is not a foolproof strategy, for more than the reason obvious here. If there is anything worse than dingos, it would be crocodiles, and Queensland is full of them.
You are talking me out of my cherished dream of an Australian nature safari.
An Aussie tourist website states that “it is not recommended to swim in the ocean around K’gari. There are frequent riptides which can be dangerous to even the most experienced of swimmers. The ocean around K’gari is also home to sharks and jellyfish which can be harmful to humans.” Supposedly though, crocodiles are relatively rare on the island and its waters.