News & Alerts

Update on 26 January at 12.20pm:
The system outage for the Shark Monitoring Network has now been resolved and the tagged shark detection receivers are back on line. The Shark Notification System is fully operational again.

Keep informed of the latest detections and sighting information by checking the Shark Activity Map on the SharkSmart website – www.sharksmart.com.au/shark-activity or the Surf Life Saving WA Twitter – twitter.com/SLSWA.

The Shark Notification System forms part of a range of shark hazard mitigation strategies in place.  See www.sharksmart.com.au for additional information.

• Surfers and divers take personal responsibility through McGowan Government’s world-first program
• Just under 500 more shark deterrent device rebates now available
• There are two scientifically proven devices available through the program 

Update on 29 December at 6pm

Officers from the Department of Conservation and Attractions have successfully removed the dead dolphin from Dalyellup beach.

Beach users should continue to take caution as the residue of the carcass may continue to act as a shark attractant.

Bring your Sea Sense to the beach. 

The first step to developing your Sea Sense is checking for shark activity before you go to the beach.

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

• Subsidies on WA’s world-first personal shark deterrent program expanded
• An additional $100,000 will deliver 500 more devices to help keep people safe
• The devices are part of the strategy to bring more sea sense to WA beaches

• Shark monitoring network extended to Gracetown for the first time
• Two satellite-linked receivers installed at Cowaramup Bay and one at Lefthanders
• McGowan Government is doing more than ever before for shark mitigation in WA

• Over 100 new Beach Emergency Numbers signs to be in place by Christmas 
• At least 250 more signs to follow in the new year
• Local government shows strong support for program 

Update on 3 December 2018 at 2:58pm

Services to the Shark Monitoring Network satellite-linked receiver at Warnbro Sound has been achieved.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has restored the Shark Monitoring Network to full operational status. 

Alert level:

A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported at Little Long Point west of Walpole.

Update on 29 November 2018 at 2.40pm

Officers from Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions have re-inspected the area between Guillotines and Gallows following the removal of a whale carcass. 

As a result of these inspections, the closure for the area will be lifted as of 6pm (1800hrs) today, 29 November 2018.

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

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

Alert level:

A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported on the beach at a location 2 nautical miles (3.7kms) north of the Sandy Cape Recreation Park south of Green Head.