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News & Alerts

14 May 2025

Shark ADVICE for the Shark Warning System at Lefthanders Car Park, south of Gracetown

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 14 May at 8:30 am

Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning System (tower) at Lefthanders Car Park. 

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.

11 May 2025

Shark ADVICE for Burns Beach in the City of Joondalup

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 11 May at 1:35 pm

Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions have successfully removed the sea lion carcass from Burns Beach.

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

11 May 2025

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network – Meelup, north of Dunsborough

Current Alerts and Warnings

Updated on 23 May 2025 at 3:45 pm  

Services have been restored to the Meelup 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.

30 April 2025

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network – Cowaramup Bay, Gracetown

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 30 April at 3:50 pm

Services have been restored to the Cowaramup Bay (north) 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.

17 April 2025

Shark ADVICE for Foster Beach, west of Bremer Bay

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 17 April 2:45 pm 

Officers from the Shire of Jerramungup have inspected the area where the dolphin carcasses were located at Foster Beach and have advised that they are no longer in place.

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

08 April 2025

Stay safe during the WA salmon run

Media Release

The annual run of Australian salmon schools along the WA coast during Autumn is a favourite time on the fishing calendar and comes with a reminder to put safety first.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) encourages all fishers to be aware of coastal safety, particularly in unfamiliar locations. 

27 March 2025

Shark WARNING for Blackwall Reach, Swan River

Current Alerts and Warnings

Alert level:

A shark WARNING has been issued for Blackwall Reach, Swan River after an increased number of reported shark detections.

26 March 2025

Shark WARNING for Sandtrax Surfing Spot in the City of Fremantle

Current Alerts and Warnings

Alert level:

A shark WARNING has been issued for Sandtrax Surfing Sport near Port Beach in the City of Fremantle after a reported shark incident. 

23 March 2025

Shark INCIDENT at North West Cape near Exmouth

Current Alerts and Warnings

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is currently coordinating the response for a shark incident at North West Cape in the Shire of Exmouth.

23 March 2025

Shark INCIDENT at Bundegi Beach near Exmouth

Current Alerts and Warnings

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is currently coordinating the response for a shark incident at Bundegi Beach in the Shire of Exmouth.