News & Alerts

• BEN signs play a vital role when WA beachgoers need emergency assistance
• Unique codes allow emergency services to pinpoint where help is needed 
• BEN signs are mapped on the SharkSmart website and SharkSmart WA app 

Update on 18 January 2023 at 08:00am 

Services have been restored to the Shark Warning System (tower) at Lefthanders Surfing Spot, south of Gracetown. 

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 13 January at 12:25pm 

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) advise that the whale carcass reported at Cheynes Beach, near Albany is no longer in place. 

Additional caution is recommended by DPIRD, as residue from where the whale 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 Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.

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

Update on 9 January 2023 at 15:15pm

Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions have inspected the area where the whale carcass was located at Sharp Point, Albany and have advised that it is no longer in place.

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

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

Update on 5 January 2023 at 10:20am 

Services have been restored to the Shark Warning System (tower) at Lefthanders Surfing Spot, south of Gracetown. 

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

Alert level:

A shark WARNING has been issued for Cosies Surf Break in Falcon in the City of Mandurah after a reported shark interaction.  

Update on 15 December at 10:55am

Scheduled maintenance of the Shark Monitoring Network has now been completed. The Shark Notification System is fully operational again.

Tagged shark detection information has been reviewed during the time of the outage and no detections occurred during this period.

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 29 November at 1:30pm

Services have been restored to the Shark Monitoring Network receivers located at Swanbourne and 3.5km off Trigg. The network is now fully operational. 

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 25 November at 11:05am

The City of Albany has advised that the whale carcass is no longer in place at Cosy Corner Beach.  

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

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

Update on 25 November at 11:00am

The City of Albany has advised that the whale carcass is no longer in place at Nanarup Beach.  

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

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