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A shark WARNING has been issued for Thistle Cove in Cape Le Grand National Park near Esperance after an interaction with a shark was reported at 12:30pm on the 22nd March 2021.
Update on Sunday the 21st of March at 3:15pm
The Shire of Busselton has now re-opened Yallingup Mainbreak Surfing Spot.
The Surf Life Saving WA helicopter conducted two surveillance flights over the area between 9:30am and 11:30am this morning.
No sharks were sighted, however there were several surfers in the area.
A large school of salmon was also observed. There have been no further 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.
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) are currently investigating a possible shark bite incident at Yallingup Mainbreak Surfing Spot in Yallingup.
Update on 17th March 2021 09:55am
Rangers from the City of Albany have inspected Hartmans Beach and there are no further sightings of the dolphin carcass.
It is possible that residue from the carcass will continue to act as an attractant that could lead to sharks coming close in to shore along this stretch of coast.
DPIRD Fisheries advise taking additional caution in the Hartmans 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.
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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to three dolphin carcasses at House Beach in Bremer Bay in the Shire of Jerramungup.
Update on 6 March at 3:20pm
Parks and Wildlife Service officers from Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) and Fisheries officers from Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) have successfully removed the dolphin carcass from White Hills Beach.
Additional caution is recommended by DPIRD, as any residue from where the dolphin 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 5 March at 9:25am
Services have been restored to the Garden Island (north) 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 4 March at 12:55pm
Services have been restored to the Shark Warning System (tower) at Lefthanders Surfing Spot car park, near Gracetown. All towers within the SMART drumline trial area 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.
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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a sea lion carcass being reported at Dynamite Bay in Green Head in the Shire of Coorow.
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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported at Port Geographe Beach in Busselton in the City of Busselton