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News & Alerts

21 December 2025

Shark WARNING for Kelp Beds Beach near Esperance

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark WARNING has been issued for Kelp Beds Beach in the Shire of Esperance after an increased number of reported shark detections and sightings.

19 December 2025

Shark ADVICE for the Shark Warning System at Kelp Beds, West Beach and Twilight Beach near Esperance

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued for Esperance water users, due to a technical fault affecting the land-based shark warning system (tower) at Kelp Beds, West Beach and Twilight Beach near Esperance.

14 December 2025

Shark WARNING for northern suburbs of the Perth metropolitan area

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark WARNING has been issued for water users in the northern suburbs of the Perth metropolitan area for beaches, surf and dive spots between Mullaloo Beach and Hillarys Boat Harbour in the City of Joondalup, after an increased number of reported shark sightings.

14 December 2025

Shark WARNING for Blackwall Reach, Swan River

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark WARNING has been issued for Blackwall Reach, Swan River after an increased number of reported shark detections.

12 December 2025

Shark ADVICE for the SLSWA Surf Alert Module at Falcon Bay, near Mandurah

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 12 December at 4:45 pm

Services have been restored to the SLSWA Surf Alert Module at Falcon Bay, near 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.

12 December 2025

Shark ADVICE for the SLSWA Surf Alert Module at Pyramids Beach, near Mandurah

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 12 December at 4:30 pm

Services have been restored to the SLSWA Surf Alert Module at Pyramids Beach, near 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.

07 December 2025

Shark WARNING for Dolphin Cove, Cape Arid National Park in the Shire of Esperance

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark WARNING has been issued for Dolphin Cove, Cape Arid National Park in the Shire of Esperance after a reported shark interaction.

04 December 2025

Shark WARNING for West Beach near Esperance

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark WARNING has been issued for West Beach in the Shire of Esperance after an increased number of reported shark detections.

30 November 2025

Shark WARNING for Bundegi Inner Reef, Exmouth

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark WARNING has been issued for Bundegi Inner Reef in the Shire of Exmouth after a reported shark interaction.

23 November 2025

Shark WARNING for Blackwall Reach, Swan River

Current Alerts and Warnings

Alert level:

A shark WARNING has been issued for Blackwall Reach, Swan River after an increased number of reported shark detections.