News & Alerts

Update on 24 March at 2:50pm

The technical fault impacting the automatic posting of reported shark sightings to Surf Life Saving WA’s Twitter feed has been resolved. The Shark Notification System is fully operational again. 

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.

• $200 rebate to be extended to scientifically proven, locally made Rpela v2 surf device
• More than 7,000 rebates already claimed for personal shark deterrent devices
• McGowan Government investing in shark mitigation

Update on 7 March at 9:22am

Rangers from the City of Mandurah have reopened beaches in the Florida Beach area, following a reported shark interaction on Sunday 6 March.

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) recommend additional caution in the Florida Beach 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.

• Ocean users are urged to put safety first and avoid large schools of fish
• Salmon aggregations can attract sharks closer to shore
• Report shark sightings and check the SharkSmart WA app for activity in your area

Update on 28 February 2022 at 2:17pm

DPIRD (Fisheries) have been advised that the dolphin carcass at Albany Waterfront Marina has now been removed.

Additional caution is recommended by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, as any residue from the carcass may still attract sharks to the area.

Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website – www.sharksmart.com.au/shark-activity, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow Surf Life Saving WA Twitter – twitter.com/SLSWA.

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

Update on 18 February at 12:25pm 

Services have been restored to the 1.5km off Scarborough, 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.

• McGowan Government takes further steps to improve shark hazard mitigation and public safety at Perth beaches 
• New restrictions to prohibit use of wire traces used for recreational shark fishing

Update on 8 February 2022 3:35pm 

The Shire of Esperance have reopened beaches in the Kelp Beds, Wylie 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.

Update on 7 February at 11:40am

Rangers from the City of Albany have inspected the whale carcass at Goode Beach, near Albany. Carcass remnants, including blubber remain in place on the beach. 

Additional caution is recommended by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development as the slowly decomposing whale carcass may attract sharks to the 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. 

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) are currently investigating a reported shark bite incident at Kelp Beds in the Shire of Esperance.