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News & Alerts

11 December 2023

Shark ADVICE for the Shark Warning System at Cove Surf Break, Cottesloe.

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 11 December at 2:30 pm

Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning System (tower) at Cove Surf Break, Cottesloe.

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.

04 December 2023

Shark ADVICE for the Shark Warning System at West Beach, Esperance

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 4 December at 07:00 am

Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning System (tower) at West Beach, Esperance. 

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.

21 November 2023

Shark ADVICE for Boullanger Island near Jurien Bay

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 21 November at 12:10 pm

Officers from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) have inspected the area where the whale carcass was located at Boullanger Island and have advised that it is no longer in place.

Additional caution is recommended by the DPIRD, as residue from where the 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

14 November 2023

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on Tuesday 14 November at 1:30 pm

Scheduled maintenance of the Shark Monitoring Network has been completed. 

The Sorrento shark monitoring receiver remains offline.

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.

03 November 2023

Shark WARNING for Peak Island near Exmouth

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark WARNING has been issued for Peak Island near Exmouth after a reported shark incident.

25 October 2023

Shark fishing banned from all Perth beaches

Media Release
  • New restrictions to prohibit shark fishing gear within 800m of shore from south of Mandurah to Two Rocks, including all waters of the Swan Canning Estuary
  • Cook Government continuing to work with local councils on shark hazard mitigation strategies
19 October 2023

Shark WARNING for Back Beach, Bunbury

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark WARNING has been issued for Back Beach, Bunbury in the City of Bunbury after an increased number of reported tagged shark detections. 

17 October 2023

Shark ADVICE for Preston Beach in the Shire of Waroona

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 17 October at 4:05pm

Officers from the Shire of Waroona have now removed the whale carcass from Preston 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.

06 October 2023

Shark ADVICE for Stirling Beach south of Bunbury

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 6 October 2023 at 12:15pm

Staff from the Shire of Capel have advised that the whale carcass located at Stirling Beach south of Bunbury has been removed.

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

05 October 2023

Shark ADVICE for Dailey River Beach, East of Duke of Orleans Bay near Esperance

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported at Dailey River Beach, East of  Duke of Orleans Bay in the Shire of Esperance.