News & Alerts

Update on 10 February 2023 at 12:54pm

The City of Albany have advised that the dolphin carcass reported at Lower King Foreshore, Oyster Harbour is no longer in place. 

Additional caution is recommended by DPIRD, as residue from where the dolphin carcass was located 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 Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.

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

Update on 7 February at 1:25pm

Rangers from the City of Mandurah have reopened the beach, following the reported shark interaction at Fourth Groyne Surf Break, Silver Sands. 

DPIRD Fisheries officers have concluded their sea-based patrols in the area and have resumed routine operational patrols.  

DPIRD recommends additional caution in the Silver Sands 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.

Update on 6 February at 3:40pm

Rangers from the City of Fremantle have reopened the beach, following the reported serious shark bite incident in the Swan River near the Fremantle Bridge, North Fremantle.

Fisheries officers from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) have resumed routine operational patrols within the Fremantle area.  

DPIRD recommends additional caution in the Swan River, North Fremantle and the surrounding 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.

Alert updated 6 February 2023 at 12:55pm

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) advise that the whale carcass reported at Nickol Bay, in the City of Karratha is no longer in place. 

Additional caution is recommended by DPIRD, as residue from where the whale carcass was located 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 Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.

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

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Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) are currently investigating a reported a possible shark bite incident near the Fremantle Traffic Bridge near North Fremantle in the City of Fremantle 

• BEN signs play a vital role when WA beachgoers need emergency assistance
• Unique codes allow emergency services to pinpoint where help is needed 
• BEN signs are mapped on the SharkSmart website and SharkSmart WA app 

Updated on 30 January 2023 at 9:17am

The system outage for the Shark Monitoring Network has now been resolved and all receivers are back on line. The Shark Notification System is fully operational again.

Tagged detection information has been reviewed during the time of the outage and no detections occurred during this period. 

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 18 January 2023 at 08:00am 

Services have been restored to the Shark Warning System (tower) at Lefthanders Surfing Spot, 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 Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.

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

Update on 13 January at 12:25pm 

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) advise that the whale carcass reported at Cheynes Beach, near Albany is no longer in place. 

Additional caution is recommended by DPIRD, 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 Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.

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

Update on 9 January 2023 at 15:15pm

Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions have inspected the area where the whale carcass was located at Sharp Point, Albany and have advised that it is no longer in place.

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 Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.

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