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The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is currently investigating a reported shark bite incident at Shipwreck Cove in the City of Rockingham.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is currently coordinating the response for a shark incident at Shipwreck Cove, Golden Bay in the City of Rockingham.
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A shark WARNING has been issued for Cheynes Beach in the City of Albany after a reported shark interaction.
Update on 17 January at 4:00 pm
Services have been restored to the Twilight Beach (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 17 January at 8:30 am
Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions have successfully removed the dolphin carcasses from Point Matthew Beach.
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River has reopened beaches between BEN signs AU893 and AU868.
Additional caution is recommended by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, as any residue from where the carcass was beached may still attract sharks to the 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 Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.
If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600.
Update on 16 January at 1:00 pm
Services have been restored to the Smiths Beach 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 13 January at 9:20 am
Officers from the City of Greater Geraldton have now removed the seal carcass from Cape Burney.
Additional caution is recommended by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, as any residue from where the carcass was beached may still attract sharks to the 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 Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.
If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600.
Update on 25 December at 10:10 am
Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning System (tower) at Cove Surf Break.
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 23 December at 11:00 am
Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning System (tower) at Mullaloo South, in the City of Joondalup.
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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A shark WARNING has been issued for Blackwall Reach, Swan River after an increased number of reported shark detections.