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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.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) will replace the three automated shark warning towers along the Esperance coast in the lead up to summer to enhance beach safety.
DPIRD has been working with the Shire of Esperance to address technical issues with the local shark warning towers which are reaching their end of life, as well as discussing other cooperative arrangements to enhance shark hazard mitigation in the area.
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A shark WARNING has been issued for Perth metropolitan waters after an increased number of reported shark detections.
Update on 30 October at 9:20 am
Services have been restored to the Mullaloo South 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 @SLSWA on X (formerly Twitter).
If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600.
Update on 23 October 2024 at 12:20 pm
Services have been restored to the Garden Island 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 @SLSWA on X (formerly Twitter).
If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600.