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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported at Hill River, south of Jurien Bay in the Shire of Dandaragan.
Update on 10 June at 11:40 am
Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning Systems (towers) at South Point and North Point.
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 assisting WA Police with a serious shark incident at Michaelmas Island in the City of Albany.
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.
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.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is currently investigating a reported shark bite incident at Geordie Bay, Rottnest Island.
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.
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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A shark WARNING has been issued for Ocean Reef in the City of Joondalup after a reported shark interaction.
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.