Loggerhead Turtles are reddish-brown sea turtles. They are named for their large heads and forage in deep water for fish, jellyfish, clams, sea urchins etc.

The shell of an adult can grow to around 1 metre.

The female comes ashore to lay her eggs in a hole dug on the beach during the warmer months.

The accidental capture of marine animals in fishing gear (bycatch), is a serious problem for these turtles. They are classified as Endangered under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act, 1999.