News & Alerts

Update on 29 July at 12:15 pm

The Shire of Harvey have reopened West Coast Drive Beach, near Binningup following the removal of the whale carcass.

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 26 July at 9:50 am

The Town of Cottesloe have reopened South Cottesloe Beach following the removal of the whale carcass yesterday afternoon.

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.

• Cook Labor Government commits $500,000 for safe swimming beach enclosure at Fremantle's Bathers Beach, as part of the State's shark hazard mitigation strategy
• Seven new Beach Emergency Number (BEN) signs to be installed along the Swan River
• State Government commits more than $17 million to shark mitigation initiatives 

Update on 24 July at 11:00 am

Officers from the City of Greater Geraldton have now removed the whale carcass from Greys Beach, Geraldton 

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 23 July at 4:30 pm

Officers from the City of Wanneroo have now removed the whale carcass from Sovereign Park, north of Two Rocks. 

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 23 July at 4:10 pm

Officers from the Shire of Irwin have now removed the whale carcass from Ten Mile Beach, near Dongara. 

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 issued on 23 July at 10:30 am

Officers from the City of Mandurah have inspected the area where the injured whale was located near Avalon Point Surf Break and the Dawesville Channel, south of Mandurah and have advised that it is no longer in place.

The beach has been reopened and shark warning signs have been removed by the City of Mandurah.

Additional caution is recommended by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

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 22 July at 11:18 am

Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions have successfully removed the dolphin carcasses from Surfers Cove near Black Point in the Shire of Nannup.

Additional caution is recommended by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, as any 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.

Update on 18 July at 11:00 am

Officers from the Shire of Northampton have inspected the area where the injured whale was located at Jakes Corner and have advised that it is no longer in place.

The beach has been reopened and shark warning signs have been removed by the Shire of Northampton.

Additional caution is recommended by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

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.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is currently coordinating the response for a shark incident at Trigg Beach, Perth Metro in the City of Stirling.