News & Alerts

Update on 10 November at 11:25 am

The SLSWA Surf Alert Module at Pyramids is undergoing a technical upgrade and will not be activated in response to shark activity until the service has been fully restored.

For more information, visit: https://www.sharksmart.com.au/news/shark-advice-for-slswa-surf-alert/ 

Stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X. 

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

Update on 10 November at 11:15 am

The SLSWA Surf Alert Module at Leighton Beach is undergoing a technical upgrade and will not be activated in response to shark activity until the service has been fully restored.

For more information, visit: https://www.sharksmart.com.au/news/shark-advice-for-slswa-surf-alert/ 

Stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X. 

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

Update on 10 November at 11:00 am

The SLSWA Surf Alert Module at Claytons Beach is undergoing a technical upgrade and will not be activated in response to shark activity until the service has been fully restored.

For more information, visit: https://www.sharksmart.com.au/news/shark-advice-for-slswa-surf-alert/ 

Stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X. 

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

Update on 26 October 2026 at 11:00 am

Officers from the City of Joondalup have reopened beaches in the Sorrento Beach area following the removal of the whale carcass.

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

Stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X. 

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

Update on 23 October 2026 at 10:55 am

Officers from the Town of Cottesloe have reopened beaches in the Cottesloe area following the removal of the whale carcass.

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

Stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X. 

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

Update on 17 October at 9:15 am

Services have been restored to the Ellen Cove Shark Monitoring Network receiver. 

Stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X. 

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

Update on 16 October at 2:10 pm

Services have been restored to the Strickland Bay Shark Monitoring Network receiver. 

Stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X. 

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

Update on 16 October at 2:00 pm 

Services have been restored to the Swanbourne Shark Monitoring Network receiver. 

Stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X. 

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