News and Alerts

Update on 17 February at 3.50pm

A partial system outage, relating to the Scarborough inshore satellite-linked receiver, has been resolved and the Shark Monitoring Network is now fully operational again.

Keep informed of the latest detections and sighting information by checking the Shark Activity Map on the SharkSmart website – www.sharksmart.com.au/shark-activity or the Surf Life Saving WA Twitter – twitter.com/SLSWA.

The Shark Notification System forms part of a range of shark hazard mitigation strategies in place.  See www.sharksmart.com.au for additional information.

If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600

Update on 10 February at 11.30am

The partial system outage for the Shark Monitoring Network, relating to the Ellen Cove satellite-linked receiver has now been resolved. This concluded maintenance means the Shark Monitoring Network is now fully operational again.

Keep informed of the latest detections and sighting information by checking the Shark Activity Map on the SharkSmart website – www.sharksmart.com.au/shark-activity or the Surf Life Saving WA Twitter – twitter.com/SLSWA.

The Shark Notification System forms part of a range of shark hazard mitigation strategies in place.  See www.sharksmart.com.au for additional information.

If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600

Update on 10 February at 11.40am

When the 5 February update was issued, there was an error because it overlooked the fact that the Shark Monitoring Network satellite-linked receiver at Ellen Cove was off-line due a technical fault, which had caused an unrelated outage on 4 February. Please note the Ellen Cove receiver was returned to service this morning and the Shark Monitoring Network is now fully operational again.

If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600

Update on 5 February at 11.20am:

The system outage for the Shark Monitoring Network has now been resolved and is back on line. The Shark Notification System is fully operational again.

Keep informed of the latest detections and sighting information by checking the Shark Activity Map on the SharkSmart website – www.sharksmart.com.au/shark-activity or the Surf Life Saving WA Twitter – twitter.com/SLSWA.

The Shark Notification System forms part of a range of shark hazard mitigation strategies in place.  See www.sharksmart.com.au for additional information.

• Scientific trial to catch, tag and relocate sharks will commence in February and run for 15 months
• Contractor appointed to operate the non-lethal drumlines
• Training for the contractor will occur ahead of the full deployment of the drumlines 
• Chief Scientist to begin independent scientific evaluation 12 months into the trial 

Update on 26 January at 12.20pm:
The system outage for the Shark Monitoring Network has now been resolved and the tagged shark detection receivers are back on line. The Shark Notification System is fully operational again.

Keep informed of the latest detections and sighting information by checking the Shark Activity Map on the SharkSmart website – www.sharksmart.com.au/shark-activity or the Surf Life Saving WA Twitter – twitter.com/SLSWA.

The Shark Notification System forms part of a range of shark hazard mitigation strategies in place.  See www.sharksmart.com.au for additional information.

• Surfers and divers take personal responsibility through McGowan Government’s world-first program
• Just under 500 more shark deterrent device rebates now available
• There are two scientifically proven devices available through the program 

Update on 29 December at 6pm

Officers from the Department of Conservation and Attractions have successfully removed the dead dolphin from Dalyellup beach.

Beach users should continue to take caution as the residue of the carcass may continue to act as a shark attractant.

Bring your Sea Sense to the beach. 

The first step to developing your Sea Sense is checking for shark activity before you go to the beach.

If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600.

• Subsidies on WA’s world-first personal shark deterrent program expanded
• An additional $100,000 will deliver 500 more devices to help keep people safe
• The devices are part of the strategy to bring more sea sense to WA beaches

• Shark monitoring network extended to Gracetown for the first time
• Two satellite-linked receivers installed at Cowaramup Bay and one at Lefthanders
• McGowan Government is doing more than ever before for shark mitigation in WA

• Over 100 new Beach Emergency Numbers signs to be in place by Christmas 
• At least 250 more signs to follow in the new year
• Local government shows strong support for program