News & Alerts

13 February 2026

Shark WARNING for Rossmoyne Foreshore in the Canning River

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 13 February at 9:35 am:

Officers from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) have completed their investigation of a reported shark interaction at Rossmoyne Foreshore in the Canning River on 12 February 2026.

Based on the information available, DPIRD officers have determined that the interaction involved a ~1m fish or shark in very shallow (50cm) waters, and no further action is required.

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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28 January 2026

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network – Busselton

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued for Busselton water users, due to a partial outage in the Shark Monitoring Network at Busselton Jetty (inshore).

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04 January 2026

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

Current Alerts and Warnings

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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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11 September 2024

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network – Rottnest Island

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued for Rottnest Island water users, due to a partial outage in the Shark Monitoring Network at Bickley Point.

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05 March 2024

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network – 3.5 km off Trigg

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued for Perth metropolitan water users, due to a partial outage in the Shark Monitoring Network at 3.5 km off Trigg.

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30 January 2026

Shark WARNING for Deep Water Point in the Canning River

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark WARNING has been issued for Deep Water Point in the Canning River in the City of Melville after a delayed report of a shark interaction.

30 January 2026

Shark ADVICE for Sandy Bight Beach, Cape Arid National Park

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 30 January at 7:40 am

Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) have advised that the whale carcass located at Sandy Bight 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.

29 January 2026

Shark ADVICE for Reported Sighting Notifications

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 29 January at 9:40 am

The technical fault impacting the automatic posting of reported shark sightings to SharkSmart and Surf Life Saving WA’s Twitter feed has been resolved. The Shark Notification System is fully operational again.

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.

25 January 2026

Shark ADVICE for Buller River Beach north of Geraldton

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 25 January at 9:15 am

Fisheries officers from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) have inspected the area where the whale carcass was located at Buller River Beach and have advised that it is no longer in place.

Additional caution is recommended by DPIRD 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.

23 January 2026

Shark ADVICE for Yeagarup Beach, west of Windy Harbour

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 23 January at 1:35 pm

Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) have advised that the whale carcasses located at Yeagarup Beach, west of Windy Harbour are no longer in place.

Additional caution is recommended by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, as residue from where the whale carcasses were 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.