News & Alerts

06 June 2026

Shark ADVICE for the Shark Warning System at Gas Bay, near Gnarabup

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued for Gnarabup water users due to a technical fault affecting the land-based shark warning system (tower) at Gas Bay in the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.

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06 June 2026

Shark ADVICE for the Shark Warning System at Surfers Point, Prevelly

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued for Prevelly water users due to a technical fault affecting the land-based shark warning system (tower) at Surfers Point in the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.

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29 May 2026

Shark ADVICE for Plumpudding Beach, west of Esperance

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported at Plumpudding Beach, near Butty Head in the Shire of Esperance.

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30 April 2026

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

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued for Mandurah water users due to a technical fault affecting the Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) Surf Alert Module at Pyramids, south of Mandurah.

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28 April 2026

Shark ADVICE for the Shark Warning System at Bunker Bay, near Cape Naturaliste

Current Alerts and Warnings

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

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24 April 2026

Shark ADVICE for the Shark Warning System at West 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 West Beach near Esperance.

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06 July 2026

Shark ADVICE for Tooregullup Beach, east of Bremer Bay

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 6 July at 4:00 pm

Correction to the location of the whale carcass previously reported at Tooregullup Beach in the Shire of Jerramungup.

Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions report the whale carcass is located at Gardner Beach, east of Windy Harbour, not Tooregullup Beach.

Refer to new Shark Advice for Gardner Beach, east of Windy Harbour. See more: https://www.sharksmart.com.au/news/shark-advice-for-gardner-beach-east-of/

Stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X.

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

29 June 2026

Shark ADVICE for The Basin at Rottnest Island

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 29 June at 10:00 am

Rottnest Island Rangers have reopened The Basin.

Additional caution is recommended by DPIRD in The Basin, Longreach Bay Beach and Pinky Beach area, as any residue from the whale carcass may attract sharks to the area.

Stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X.

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

29 June 2026

Shark ADVICE for Grant Street Beach, Cottesloe

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 29 June at 9:30 am

Officers from the Town of Cottesloe have now removed the whale carcass from Grant Street Beach, in the Town of Cottesloe.

The beach has been reopened by the Town of Cottesloe.

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

Stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X.

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

10 June 2026

Shark ADVICE for the Shark Warning Systems at Gracetown

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 10 June at 11:40 am

Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning Systems (towers) at South Point and North Point.

Stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X.

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