News and Alerts

Update on 9 November at 10.40am:

There have been no further sightings of two of the five stranded whale carcasses. Three of the whale carcasses have been removed and taken to a landfill site. It’s believed the remaining two carcasses may have refloated and been swept out to sea, but it is possible they could beach again. Please report any whale carcass or shark sighting to Water Police on 9442 8600.  

Update on 6 November at 2.50pm:

A fifth long-finned whale carcass has now been located at Hamelin Island.

Alert issued 6 November:

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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to four whale carcasses being reported on the western side of Hamelin Island.

Update on 5 November at 2.30pm:

The whale carcass reported at Boranup Beach has now been removed.

Caution is still advised as any residue from where the carcass was beached may still attract sharks to the area.

Alert issued 4 November:

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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported at Boranup Beach near the town of Margaret River.

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A shark ADVICE has been issued following reports of a whale carcass on the beach five kilometres south of Eco Beach, near Broome.

Update on 28 September at 10.30am:

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions has re-opened the area from North Point to Lefthanders surfing spot from 10.00am today. 

Alert issued 26 September:

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A shark WARNING has been issued for North Point near Gracetown after an interaction with a shark was reported at 6.45pm on 25 September 2017. The interaction reportedly occurred at 5.50pm.

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• All shark sightings should be reported to the Water Police on 9442 8600 

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A shark WARNING has been issued for Wylie Bay east of Esperance following two reported sightings of white sharks near Kelp beds.

A shark warning has been issued for Sams Creek after an interaction with a shark was reported.

The incident occurred on Sunday 10 September and was reported to authorities on Monday 11 September.

Update on 12 September at 4.45pm:

The whale carcass reported  on the beach near Admiralty Crescent at Halls Head in Mandurah has now been removed.

Caution is still advised as any residue from where the carcass was beached may still attract sharks to the area.

Alert issued 11 September:

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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being washed ashore near Admiralty Crescent at Halls Head in Mandurah.

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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported at James Service reef approximately 8 kilometres offshore west of Singleton.

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A shark ADVICE has been issued, due to a whale carcass being reported at Little Long Point near Walpole.