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News & Alerts

28 February 2026

Shark ADVICE for waters between Winderabandi Point and Lefroy Bay near Exmouth

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported between Winderabandi Point and Lefroy Bay in the Shire of Exmouth.

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27 February 2026

Shark ADVICE for the Shark Warning System at North Cottesloe

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 27 February 2026 at 1:50 pm

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

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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24 February 2026

Shark WARNING for the Swan River

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark WARNING has been issued for the lower reaches of the Swan River after an increased number of tagged shark detections.

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22 February 2026

Shark ADVICE for the Shark Warning System at Ocean Reef in the City of Joondalup

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued for Ocean Reef water users, due to a technical fault affecting the land-based shark warning system (tower) at Ocean Reef in the City of Joondalup.

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28 January 2026

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network – Busselton

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued for Busselton water users, due to a partial outage in the Shark Monitoring Network at Busselton Jetty (inshore).

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04 January 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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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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13 February 2026

Shark WARNING for Rossmoyne Foreshore in the Canning River

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 13 February at 9:35 am

Officers from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) have completed their investigation of a reported shark interaction at Rossmoyne Foreshore in the Canning River on 12 February 2026.

Based on the information available, DPIRD officers have determined that the interaction involved a ~1m fish or shark in very shallow (50cm) waters, and no further action is required.

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

 

30 January 2026

Shark WARNING for Deep Water Point in the Canning River

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark WARNING has been issued for Deep Water Point in the Canning River in the City of Melville after a delayed report of a shark interaction.