News & Alerts

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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a confirmed shark sighting at Nanarup Beach, east of Albany.

Update on 27th April 2021 at 1:05pm

The City of Albany have re-opened the beach adjacent to BEN sign AL1917 (address; sea wall 100m south-west of the Firth St and Boongarrie St intersection).

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 20th April 2021 at 4:08pm

All Beaches within the vicinity of Dampier Boat Ramp have now been reopened by the City of Karratha. 

There have been no further reported shark sightings. 

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 8 April at 9:10am

The City of Busselton have reopened Bunker Bay beach. 

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development reccommends additional caution in 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 1st April 2021 at 11:25am

The City of Albany have now reopened Cheyne Inlet 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 Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.

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

• Annual salmon run and Easter school holidays coincide this year, promising exciting family fishing fun
• Western Australians implored to switch on their Sea Sense and stay SharkSmart over the Easter break to reduce the risk of a rare shark encounter.

Update on 31/03/2021 at 11:24am

Services have been restored to the Kelp Beds Shark Monitoring Network receiver. 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 28 March at 4:00pm 

Fisheries officers from Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, have completed land based patrols at Warroora Station and the surrounding area today.

DPIRD’s response to coordinating the incident has now concluded and we will resume routine operational patrols.

DPIRD recommends additional caution in the Warroora Station 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 28 March at 4:05pm 

Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, have completed land based patrols at Elephant Rock and the surrounding area today.

DPIRD’s response to coordinating the incident at Elephant Rock, south of Hamelin Bay has now concluded.

DPIRD recommends additional caution in the Elephant Rock and Deepdene Beach 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.

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) are currently investigating a possible shark bite incident at Coral Bay in the Shire of Carnarvon.