News & Alerts

• Cook Labor Government investing an additional $5 million to further strengthen WA's shark hazard mitigation measures
• More helicopter, beach and drone patrols across metropolitan and regional beaches
• Shark tagging to double, alongside 10 new Shark Monitoring Network receivers and a trial of new drone technology to enhance surveillance
• Cook Labor Government committed to keeping Western Australians safe

Update on 1 October at 11:30 am

Officers from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) continue to monitor the level of shark activity. 

DPIRD recommends additional caution in Perth metropolitan waters due to continued reported shark sightings and tagged shark detections in the area. 

Beach users should adhere to any beach closures advised by Local Government Rangers or Surf Life Saving WA. 

It is possible that the frequency and duration of the recent reported sightings and tagged shark detections may increase the likelihood of encountering a shark in this area. Although sharks may be present along the Western Australian coast throughout the year, people should exercise additional caution. 

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.

Alert level:

A shark WARNING has been issued for beaches between Dunsborough and Cape Naturaliste in the City of Busselton, after an increased number of reported shark sightings and tagged shark detections.

Update on 21 September at 1:10 pm

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has determined that it will not continue to deploy shark capture gear off Sorrento Beach and has concluded the operation. 

DPIRD has concluded the on-water and land-based patrols in the Sorrento Beach area. 

The Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) helicopter has commenced daily patrols from this morning. 

Beaches in the City of Joondalup from Marmion to Iluka have reopened. 

DPIRD recommends additional caution at Sorrento Beach and the surrounding 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.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is currently investigating a reported shark incident at Sorrento Beach in the City of Joondalup.

Update on 16 September 2026 at 11:45 am

Following Monday’s reported shark incident, the City of Greater Geraldton have reopened beaches in the Glenfield Beach area. 

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development recommends additional caution in the Glenfield Beach 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.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is currently investigating a reported shark incident at Glenfield Beach in the City of Greater Geraldton.

• Surf Life Saving Western Australia aerial patrols underway in Perth and South West
• Aerial surveillance a key part of Cook Government's shark hazard mitigation strategy
• Part of Cook Labor Government's commitment to keeping Western Australians safe

Update on 5 September at 11:30 am

Services have been restored to the Busselton Jetty (end) Shark Monitoring Network receiver.

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 Three Mile Beach, south of Gregory in the Shire of Northampton.