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18 May 2026

Shark ADVICE for Goode Beach, Albany

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 18 May at 4:20pm:

Officers from the City of Albany have now removed the whale carcass from Goode Beach.

The beach has been reopened by the City of Albany

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.

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16 May 2026

Shark INCIDENT at Horse Shoe Reefs north of Marjorie Bay, Rottnest Island

Current Alerts and Warnings

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is currently involved in assisting WA Police with a serious shark bite incident at Horse Shoe Reefs north of Marjorie Bay, Rottnest Island.  Previously reported as Geordie Bay.

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30 April 2026

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

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued for Mandurah water users due to a technical fault affecting the Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) Surf Alert Module at Pyramids, south of Mandurah.

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28 April 2026

Shark ADVICE for the Shark Warning System at Bunker Bay, near Cape Naturaliste

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A shark ADVICE has been issued for Bunker Bay water users due to a technical fault affecting the land-based shark warning system (tower) at Bunker Bay, near Cape Naturaliste.

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24 April 2026

Shark ADVICE for the Shark Warning System at West Beach, near Esperance

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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 West Beach near Esperance. 

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16 May 2026

Reported shark INCIDENT at Geordie Bay, Rottnest Island

Current Alerts and Warnings

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is currently investigating a reported shark bite incident at Geordie Bay, Rottnest Island.

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12 May 2026

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network – Meelup, north of Dunsborough

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 12 May at 1:15 pm

Services have been restored to the Meelup Shark Monitoring Network receiver. The network is now fully operational. 

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.

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02 May 2026

Shark ADVICE for Pyramids Beach, near Mandurah

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 2 May at 10:20 am:

Officers from the City of Mandurah have now removed the whale carcass from Pyramids Beach near Dawesville in the City of Mandurah.

The beach has been reopened by the City of Mandurah.

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.

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12 April 2026

Shark WARNING for Ocean Reef in the City of Joondalup

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark WARNING has been issued for Ocean Reef in the City of Joondalup after a reported shark interaction. 

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09 April 2026

Shark ADVICE for Donnelly River Mouth, east of Augusta

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 10 April at 4:45 pm

Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions have successfully removed the whale carcass from Donnelly River Mouth, east of Augusta.

Additional caution is recommended by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, as any 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.