News & Alerts

Update on 21 November 2025 at 1:05 pm 

Officers from the Shire of Waroona have advised that the whale carcass reported at Preston Beach is no longer in place. 

Additional caution is recommended by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, as residue from where the whale 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 @SLSWA on X (formerly Twitter). 

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

Update on 19 November 2025 at 5:35pm

Officers from the Shire of Esperance have advised that the whale carcass reported at Salmon Beach is no longer in place.

Beaches remain closed from Fourth Beach to Salmon Beach near Esperance. 

Additional caution is recommended by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, as residue from where the whale 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 @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 Gnarabup Boat Ramp near Prevelly after a reported shark interaction.

UPDATE on 13 November 2025 at 12:30 pm

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.

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A shark WARNING has been issued for Prevelly in the Shire of Augusta Margaret River after a reported shark interaction.  

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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported at Long Point, west of Walpole, in the Shire of Manjimup.

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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported at the southern end of White Hills Beach, south of Mandurah.

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A shark WARNING has been issued for waters between Meelup and Bunker Bay in the City of Busselton after an increased number of reported shark detections.

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.