News & Alerts

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. 

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

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

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.

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.

Update on 23 March at 10:30 am 

Surf Life Saving WA Life Savers have reopened Secret Harbour Beach, following a reported shark interaction on 22 March.

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development recommend additional caution in the Secret Harbour Beach 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.

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A shark WARNING has been issued for Warnbro Sound in the City of Rockingham after an increased number of reported shark detections.

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A shark WARNING has been issued for The Lagoon, Yallingup in the City of Busselton after a reported shark incident.

Update on 12 March 2025 at 3:35 pm

Following Monday’s reported shark incident, the Shire of Esperance have reopened Wharton Beach, Cape Le Grand National Park. 

DPIRD recommends additional caution in the Wharton Beach 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. 

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is currently investigating a reported shark bite incident at Duke of Orleans Bay in the Shire of Esperance.