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A shark WARNING has been issued for Town Beach in the City of Mandurah after a reported shark interaction.
Update on 6 February 2024 at 2:40pm
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 Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.
If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600.
Update on 3 February 2024 at 10:00am
Services have been restored to the West Beach 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 Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.
If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600.
Update on 24 January at 9:45 am
Services have been restored to the Strickland Bay 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 Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.
If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600.
Western Australians and tourists are enjoying the State's ocean and river experiences this summer and embracing the State Government's shark mitigation measures to stay safer in the water.
Update on 27 December at 8:00 am
Services have been restored to the Kelp Beds Beach 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 Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.
If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600.
Update on 24 December 6:45 pm
DPIRD Officers have been advised that the incident occurred at South Rocks, approximately two and a half kilometres East of Wedge Island, and involved a person foil boarding. DPIRD is working with Parks and Wildlife Service Officers to monitor the situation.
Update on 21 December at 10:15 am
Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning System (tower) at Bunker Bay near Cape Naturaliste.
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 20 December at 4:45 pm
Services have been restored to the Lefthanders Surfing Spot 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 Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.
If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600.
Update on 14 December at 3:40pm
Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions have completed the incident response with regards to the whale stranding incident near Rockingham. The whale carcass has now been removed from the Jervoise Bay Boat Harbour near Henderson.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development recommends additional caution in the waters near Henderson and the broader Cockburn Sound area, as any whale carcass residue may attract sharks.
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.