News & Alerts

Update on 16 December at 10:15 

Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning System (tower) at Cove Surf Break.  

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.

Almost 1800 Beach Emergency Numbers (BEN) signs are now in the ground along Western Australia’s coast from Esperance to the Pilbara, including the Swan River, boosting beach safety this summer. 

Update on 11 December 2024

Following yesterday’s reported shark incident, City of Mandurah have reopened Pyramids Beach. 

DPIRD recommends additional caution in the Pyramids 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 Surf Life Saving WA 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 Pyramids Beach, south of Mandurah.

Update on 2 December at 7:56 am

Following yesterday’s reported shark interaction, Rangers from the City of Greater Geraldton have reopened Greenough River Mouth Beach. 

DPIRD recommends additional caution in the Greenough River Mouth 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 Surf Life Saving WA 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 Greenough River Mouth Beach in the City of Greater Geraldton.

Update on 29 November at 12:47 pm

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

Update on 26 November at 6:30 pm

Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions have successfully removed the whale carcass from Three Bears Surfing Spot and the beach has been reopened.

Additional caution is recommended by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, as any residue from the whale carcass 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 Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.

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

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.

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.