News & Alerts

Update on 3 October at 11:30 am

Officers from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) continue to monitor the level of reported shark activity. 

DPIRD recommends additional caution in the Swan River, near Fremantle following the additional report of schooling sharks near the Fremantle Bridge.  

Beach users should adhere to beach closures advised by Local Government Rangers.

It is possible that the frequency and duration of the recent reported sightings may increase the likelihood of encountering a shark in this 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.

Update on 3 October at 2:10 pm

Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning System (towers) at Mullaloo (south) and Mullaloo (north).

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 24 September 2025 at 12:30 pm

Services have been restored to the Cowaramup Bay (north) Shark Monitoring Network receiver. 

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 5 September at 10:30 am

Services have been restored to the SLSWA Surf Alert Module at Pyramids, south of 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 27 August 2025 at 11:10 am

Services have been restored to the Bunker Bay (west) Shark Monitoring Network receiver. 

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 8 August a 1:05 pm

Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning System (tower) at Lefthanders Car Park, 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 @SLSWA on X (formerly Twitter).

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

Update on 8 August at 1:00 pm

Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning System (tower) at Lefthanders, 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 @SLSWA on X (formerly Twitter).

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

Update on 8 August at 12:45 pm

Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning System (tower) at North Point, 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 @SLSWA on X (formerly Twitter). 

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 11 km offshore from Gantheaume Point, Broome.

Update on 11 September at 2:30 pm

Services have been restored to the Twilight Beach (south) Shark Monitoring Network receiver.

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.