News & Alerts

04 August 2025

Shark ADVICE for Pelican Point near Coral Bay

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 4 August at 3:30 pm

Parks and Wildlife Service officers from Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions have assessed the whale carcass in place at Pelican Point and have removed the Regulation 44 closure notice.

Additional caution is recommended by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, as any residue from the beached whale 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, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X (formerly Twitter).

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

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08 July 2025

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network – Cowaramup Bay, Gracetown

Current Alerts and Warnings

Alert level:

A shark ADVICE has been issued for Gracetown water users, due to a partial outage in the Shark Monitoring Network at Cowaramup Bay (north).

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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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05 March 2024

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network – 3.5 km off Trigg

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued for Perth metropolitan water users, due to a partial outage in the Shark Monitoring Network at 3.5 km off Trigg.

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05 September 2025

Shark ADVICE for the SLSWA Surf Alert Module at Pyramids, south of Mandurah

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 5 September at 10:30 am

Services have been restored to the SLSWA Surf Alert Module at Pyramids, south of Mandurah.

Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X (formerly Twitter).

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

27 August 2025

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network – Bunker Bay, near Cape Naturaliste

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 27 August 2025 at 11:10 am

Services have been restored to the Bunker Bay (west) 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 @SLSWA on X (formerly Twitter).

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

08 August 2025

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

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 8 August a 1:05 pm

Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning System (tower) at Lefthanders Car Park, south of Gracetown.

Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X (formerly Twitter).

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

08 August 2025

Shark ADVICE for the Shark Warning System at Lefthanders, near Gracetown

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 8 August at 1:00 pm

Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning System (tower) at Lefthanders, south of Gracetown.

Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X (formerly Twitter).

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

08 August 2025

Shark ADVICE for the Shark Warning System at North Point, near Gracetown

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 8 August at 12:45 pm

Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning System (tower) at North Point, Gracetown.

Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X (formerly Twitter).

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

07 August 2025

Shark ADVICE for Gantheaume Point (offshore), Broome

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported 11 km offshore from Gantheaume Point, Broome.