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25 September 2023

Shark ADVICE for Cheadanup Cliffs Beach in the Shire of Ravensthorpe

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported at Cheadanup Cliffs Beach in the Shire of Ravensthorpe.

24 September 2023

Shark ADVICE for Sugarloaf Rock near Cape Naturaliste

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 24 September at 7:25am  

Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) have advised that the whale carcass located at Sugarloaf Rock, Cape Naturaliste is no longer in place.

DBCA have removed shark warning signs. 

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

20 September 2023

Shark ADVICE for Circus Beach near Walpole

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported at Circus Beach in the Shire of Manjimup. 

18 September 2023

Shark ADVICE for Warren Beach near Windy Harbour

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 18 September at 9:05am  

Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions have inspected the whale carcass which remains in place at Warren Beach near Windy Harbour.  

Additional caution is recommended by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, as the slowly decomposing whale carcass may 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 September 2023

Shark ADVICE for Alexander Bay in the Shire of Esperance

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported at Alexander Bay in the Shire of Esperance. 

08 September 2023

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 8 September at 7:45pm 

Scheduled maintenance of the Shark Monitoring Network has now been completed. The network is 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.

06 September 2023

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network – West Beach, Esperance

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 6 September at 12:25pm 

Services have been restored to the West Beach 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.

05 September 2023

Helicopter patrols keep careful watch over WA beaches

Media Release
  • Cook Government provides $4 million for Surf Life Saving WA helicopter patrols in 2023/24
  • Weekend patrols have begun, switching to daily from school holidays
  • Surf Life Savers on beaches and in the air provide vital frontline safety services
03 September 2023

Local contractor appointed to build Bicton Baths beach enclosure

Media Release
  • The Cook Government delivering on commitment to expand comprehensive shark hazard mitigation strategy to the Swan Canning Estuary
  • The project includes investing $300,000 to build the $320,000 Bicton Baths beach enclosure
  • Bibra Lake business Global Marine Enclosures awarded contract
01 September 2023

Shark WARNING for Perth Metropolitan Waters

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark WARNING has been issued for Perth metropolitan waters after an increased number of tagged shark detections.