News & Alerts

Update on 25 October 2026 at 10:40 am

Officers from the City of Joondalup have advised that the whale carcass reported at Sorrento Beach is no longer in place.

Beaches remain closed in the Sorrento Beach area.

Additional caution is recommended by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, as 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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A shark WARNING has been issued for beaches between Busselton and Cape Naturaliste in the City of Busselton, after an increased number of reported shark sightings.

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.

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

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A shark ADVICE has been issued for the City of Wanneroo water users, due to a technical fault affecting the Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) Surf Alert Module at Claytons Beach, in the City of Wanneroo. 

Update on 13 October 2026 at 1:45 pm

The whale carcass, initially reported on the reef near Sandy Point Campground, has now washed up on reef south of Fourteen Mile Camp Beach, near Coral Bay.

A Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) Regulation 44 closure notice has been issued for the beaches between Stan’s Camp and Fourteen Mile, including The Ridge, and adjacent waters are temporarily closed for in-water activities. This closure does not apply to vessels. 

Additional caution is recommended by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) as the decomposing whale carcass and any residue may attract sharks to the Sandy Point Campground and Fourteen Mile Camp Beach areas.

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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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported at Wedge Island in the Shire of Dandaragan.

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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported at Three Mile Beach, south of Gregory in the Shire of Northampton.

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A shark ADVICE has been issued for Leighton water users due to a technical fault affecting the Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) Surf Alert Module at Leighton Beach in the City of Fremantle. 

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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported at Gardner Beach in the Shire of Manjimup.