News & Alerts

Update on 7 January 2026 at 4:00 pm 

Technicians have replaced the siren on the land-based Shark Warning System (tower) at Mullaloo South in the City of Joondalup.  

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.

Update issued on 28 December at 6:40 am 

Officers from the City of Albany have inspected the area where the whale carcass was located at Naranup Beach and have advised that it is no longer in place.

Shark warning signs have been removed by the City of Albany.

Additional caution is recommended by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, as residue from where the whale carcass was beached 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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A shark WARNING has been issued for Kelp Beds Beach in the Shire of Esperance after an increased number of reported shark detections and sightings.

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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, West Beach and Twilight Beach near Esperance.

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A shark WARNING has been issued for Blackwall Reach, Swan River after an increased number of reported shark detections.

Update on 12 December at 4:45 pm

Services have been restored to the SLSWA Surf Alert Module at Falcon Bay, near 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.

Update on 12 December at 4:30 pm

Services have been restored to the SLSWA Surf Alert Module at Pyramids Beach, near 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.

• New beach enclosure going in the water at Bathers Beach in time for summer
• Cook Government committed up to $500,000 to the City of Fremantle for the installation of the enclosure
• Download the SharkSmart WA app to stay informed
• Cook Government committed to building safer communities

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A shark WARNING has been issued for Dolphin Cove, Cape Arid National Park in the Shire of Esperance after a reported shark interaction.

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A shark WARNING has been issued for West Beach in the Shire of Esperance after an increased number of reported shark detections.