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News & Alerts

04 October 2024

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network – West Beach, Esperance

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued for Esperance water users, due to a partial outage in the Shark Monitoring Network at West Beach in the Shire of Esperance.

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19 September 2024

Shark ADVICE for the Shark Warning System at Lefthanders, south of Gracetown

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 19 September at 9:30 am

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) advise that the land-based shark warning systems (towers) located at Lefthanders Car Park and Lefthanders Surfing Spot are experiencing technical faults and are both currently offline. 

  • The two remaining towers at North Point and South Point in Gracetown have not been affected. 
  • Restoration of the towers will require a maintenance crew to conduct onsite repairs work, which will be completed as soon as possible.  

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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16 September 2024

Shark ADVICE for Hassell Beach, north of Cheynes Beach

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported at Hassell Beach, north of Cheynes Beach in the City of Albany.

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11 September 2024

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network – Rottnest Island

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued for Rottnest Island water users, due to a partial outage in the Shark Monitoring Network at Bickley Point.

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19 August 2024

Shark ADVICE for the Shark Warning System at Kelp Beds Beach, near Esperance

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued for Esperance water users, due to a technical fault affecting the land-based shark warning system (tower) at Kelp Beds Beach.

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16 August 2024

Shark ADVICE for Yeagarup Beach west of Windy Harbour

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to whale carcasses being reported at Yeagarup Beach west of Windy Harbour in the Shire of Manjimup.

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26 July 2024

Shark ADVICE for Three Bears Surfing Spot near Cape Naturaliste

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported at Three Bears Surfing Spot near Cape Naturaliste in the City of Busselton.

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13 July 2024

Shark ADVICE for Whalebone Point, east of Bremer Bay

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 13 July at 3:25 pm 

Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions have inspected the whale which has since deceased. The carcass will remain in place at Whalebone Point, east of Bremer Bay. 

Shark warning signs are in place in the area. 

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.  

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

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21 June 2024

Shark ADVICE for the Shark Warning System at Twilight Beach, near Esperance

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued for Esperance water users, due to a technical fault affecting the land-based shark warning system (tower) at Twilight Beach near Esperance.

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21 May 2024

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network – Garden Island

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued for Rockingham water users, due to a partial outage in the Shark Monitoring Network at Garden Island.

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