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News & Alerts

01 November 2024

Shark WARNING for Perth metropolitan waters

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark WARNING has been issued for Perth metropolitan waters after an increased number of reported shark detections.

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16 September 2024

Shark ADVICE for Hassell Beach, north of Cheynes Beach

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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported at Hassell Beach, north of Cheynes Beach in the City of Albany.

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11 September 2024

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network – Rottnest Island

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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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16 August 2024

Shark ADVICE for Yeagarup Beach west of Windy Harbour

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to whale carcasses being reported at Yeagarup Beach west of Windy Harbour in the Shire of Manjimup.

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26 July 2024

Shark ADVICE for Three Bears Surfing Spot near Cape Naturaliste

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported at Three Bears Surfing Spot near Cape Naturaliste in the City of Busselton.

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21 June 2024

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

Current Alerts and Warnings

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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 Twilight Beach near Esperance.

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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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02 November 2024

Shark ADVICE for the Shark Warning System at Kelp Beds Beach, near Esperance

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 2 November at 12:45 pm  

Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning System (tower) at Kelp Beds Beach.

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.

02 November 2024

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

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 2 November at 12:45 pm 

Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning System (tower) at West Beach.  

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.

30 October 2024

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network – Mullaloo Beach in the City of Joondalup

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 30 October at 9:20 am

Services have been restored to the Mullaloo South Shark Monitoring Network receiver. 

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.