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News & Alerts

29 December 2021

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network – Warnbro Sound

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 29 December at 10.30am

The partial system outage for the Shark Monitoring Network, relating to the Warnbro Sound satellite-linked receiver has now been resolved. The Shark Monitoring Network is now operational , however the Busselton and 1.5km Scarborough satellite- linked receivers remain off-line.

Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website – www.sharksmart.com.au/shark-activity, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow Surf Life Saving WA Twitter – twitter.com/SLSWA. Check www.sharksmart.com.au/news for updates to this alert and to view other warnings and media releases

The Shark Monitoring Network forms part of a range of shark mitigation strategies in place.  See www.sharksmart.com.au for additional information.

If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600. All shark sighting information reported to Water Police is provided to land managers and relevant authorities and to the public on the SharkSmart website, SharkSmart WA app and Surf Life Saving WA Twitter feed. 

21 December 2021

Shark ADVICE for Lucky Bay, Cape Le Grand National Park.

Current Alerts and Warnings

Alert level:

A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a confirmed shark interaction at Lucky Bay Point, Cape Le Grand National Park.

02 December 2021

Safe ocean swimming for Esperance this summer

Media Release
  • McGowan Government has allocated $400,000 for a beach enclosure in Esperance
  • Shire of Esperance to manage and operate the enclosure
  • Esperance beach enclosure an important addition to the McGowan Government's comprehensive $17 million shark mitigation strategy
19 November 2021

Shark WARNING for Perth metropolitan waters

Current Alerts and Warnings

Alert level:

A shark WARNING has been issued for Perth metropolitan waters after an increased number of tagged shark detections.

18 November 2021

Cottesloe’s beachside shark warning towers are ready for summer

Media Release
  • Shark Warning towers use lights, sirens and audio alerts to notify shark activity
  • 10 beachside shark warning towers have been fully automated to link with receivers
  • McGowan Government is committed to making WA beaches as safe as possible 
18 November 2021

Shark ADVICE for Surfers Point and Gas Bay, in Shire of Augusta-Margaret River

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 18 November at 11:00am

Services have been restored to the Shark Warning System (tower) at Gas Bay, Margaret River. All towers are 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.

17 November 2021

Shark ADVICE for waters approximately 1km north of Bathurst Point near Rottnest Island

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 17 November at 09:15am

Rottnest Island Rangers have reopened Thomson Bay, Pinky Beach, The Basin and Longreach Bay, following the relocation of the whale carcass yesterday afternoon.

Fisheries Officers from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) continue to monitor the movement and drift direction of the carcass using the attached tracking device. 

Additional caution is recommended by DPIRD in the Rottnest Island area, 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

 

11 November 2021

Shark ADVICE for Turtle Bay, Dirk Hartog Island near Denham

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 11 November at 15:25pm

Officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conversation and Attractions have recently inspected the area and the whale carcass is no longer in place at Turtle Bay, Dirk Hartog Island, within the Shire of Denham.

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. 

08 November 2021

Reported shark INCIDENT at Port Beach, North Fremantle

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update issued 8 November 2021, 15:53pm

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) will conclude sea-based patrols at Port Beach this afternoon, following a reported shark bite incident on Saturday.

Situation:

  • Beaches have been reopened and water users are advised to take additional care in the Port Beach area. 
  • DPIRD received a report of a serious shark bite incident just after 10am on Saturday, 6 November 2021, when a 57-year-old missing man was reported to have been taken by a shark.

What to do:

  • Adhere to beach closures if advised by Local Government Rangers, Parks and Wildlife Service officers or Surf Life Saving WA.
  • Use your Sea Sense and stay informed by checking for shark activity on the SharkSmart website, SharkSmart WA app or Surf Life Saving WA’s Twitter feed.
  • If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600. All shark sighting information reported to Water Police is provided to land managers and relevant authorities and to the public on the SharkSmart website, SharkSmart WA app and Surf Life Saving WA Twitter feed. 

What authorities are doing: 

DPIRD Fisheries will continue to maintain a presence in the Port Beach area during the course of their routine operations. 

Extra information: 

Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website – www.sharksmart.com.au/shark-activity, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow Surf Life Saving WA Twitter – twitter.com/SLSWA. 

Check www.sharksmart.com.au/news for updates to this alert and to view other warnings and media releases.

17 October 2021

Shark Warning System upgrade to boost safety

Media Release
  • WA's beachside shark warning towers to be automatically triggered as tagged sharks are detected
  • McGowan Government is committed to making WA beaches safe
  • Automation program forms part of WA's $17 million world-leading shark mitigation strategy