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Aboriginal People of the Sydney Region

Food from the sea

Fish, shellfish, crustaceans, marine mammals (seals, dugongs, dolphins and whales), sea-birds and possibly turtles were all eaten. Choose from the list below to find out more:

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Marine mammals



Whale beachings and feasts


Marine reptiles


Birds


Crustaceans


Shellfish