News & Alerts

Update on 28 February 2024 at 11:50am

Fisheries officers from Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), have completed an on-water patrol near Sandland Island and the surrounding area today, with no further shark sightings reported.

DBCA and the Shire of Dandaragan have reopened the beaches following the shark incident on Monday 26 February 2024.

DPIRD recommends additional caution in the Jurien Bay area.

Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.

If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is currently investigating a reported shark bite incident near Jurien Bay in the Shire of Dandaragan.

Update on 21 February at 12:02 pm

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development advise that the Sorrento Shark Monitoring Network receiver has been replaced and services have been restored. The network is now fully operational. 

Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.

If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600.

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A shark WARNING has been issued for Town Beach in the City of Mandurah after a reported shark interaction. 

Update on 6 February 2024 at 2:40pm

Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning System (tower) at Kelp Beds Beach. 

Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.

If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600.

Update on 3 February 2024 at 10:00am

Services have been restored to the West Beach Shark Monitoring Network receiver.

Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow Surf Life Saving WA Twitter. 

If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600.

Update on 24 January at 9:45 am

Services have been restored to the Strickland Bay Shark Monitoring Network receiver.

Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.

If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600.

Update on 27 December at 8:00 am

Services have been restored to the Kelp Beds Beach Shark Monitoring Network receiver.

Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.

If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600.

Update on 24 December 6:45 pm

DPIRD Officers have been advised that the incident occurred at South Rocks, approximately two and a half kilometres East of Wedge Island, and involved a person foil boarding. DPIRD is working with Parks and Wildlife Service Officers to monitor the situation.

Update on 21 December at 10:15 am

Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning System (tower) at Bunker Bay near Cape Naturaliste. 

Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.

If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600.