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A shark WARNING has been issued for all metropolitan beaches in the Perth area after an increased number of reported shark detections.
Update on 7 August at 9:00am
A whale carcass that had come ashore 100 metres north of the main access to the beach, on 5 August 2019, has now been removed. A second whale carcass remains located on the north-east corner of Wedge Island.
The waters within a one kilometre radius of both locations are closed under a Regulation 44 closure issued by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, due to residue.
Divers, surfers and swimmers are advised to continue to take care as residues from the carcass may continue to act as an attractant to sharks.
Use your Sea Sense and stay informed by checking for shark activity on the SharkSmart website or Surf Life Saving WA’s Twitter feed.
If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600. All shark sighting information reported to Water Police is provided to land managers and relevant authorities and to the public on the SharkSmart website and Surf Life Saving WA Twitter feed.
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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a 2.5 metre pilot whale carcass being reported at Cosy Corner Beach, East of Denmark. The carcass has been removed this afternoon by the Albany Council, however residues from the carcass may still act as a shark attractant in the area.
Update on 20 July at 5.45pm
The City of Bunbury has been working throughout the day to remove the whale carcass from Back Beach Bunbury.
Heavy machinery was bought in and the whale carcass was lifted from the water’s edge and relocated further up the beach before being wrapped in a lifting net in preparation for a crane.
A crane has since been bought in to lift the carcass onto a waiting truck, where it will be transported and disposed in landfill.
The works are nearing completion and it is expected the whale carcass will be removed this evening.
The beach is to remain closed for 24 hours.
Update on 19 July at 3:00pm
Officers from Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions have attended at Point Cloates north of Coral Bay, where there was an earlier report of a stranded whale.
The officers were unable to locate the whale due to the higher tide than when first reported. A surveillance aircraft was deployed and after a thorough search of the area it has been determined that the whale is no longer beached in this area.
Use your Sea Sense and stay informed by checking for shark activity on the SharkSmart website or Surf Life Saving WA’s Twitter feed.
If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600. All shark sighting information reported to Water Police is provided to land managers and relevant authorities and to the public on the SharkSmart website and Surf Life Saving WA Twitter feed.
Update on 11 July at 9:00am
The whale carcass south of Lombadina Community has been identified as a seven (7) metre humpback and is currently lying ashore with neap tides.
Local Rangers and DBCA staff are monitoring the carcass, however due to the remote location the carcass is not able to be removed and is expected to decompose naturally.
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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a three (3) metre humpback calf whale carcass being reported ashore at Wedge Island, north of Lancelin.
Update on 3 July at 11.30am
Officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions have removed the remaining whale carcass from Wyadup Beach.
Beach closure signs will be removed from 6pm today at which time the beach will be re-opened.
Divers, surfers and swimmers are advised to continue to take care as residues from the carcass may continue to act as an attractant to sharks.
If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600.
Update on 3 July at 11.30am
Officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions have advised the whale carcass at Guillotines surfing area is no longer present and has been washed away or broken down during recent storms.
Beach closure signs will be removed from 1pm today at which time the beach will be re-opened.
Divers, surfers and swimmers are advised to continue to take care as residues from the carcass may continue to act as an attractant to sharks.
If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600.
Update on 27 June at 1pm
Officers from the City Of Albany have removed the whale carcass from Two Peoples Bay.
Due to the residues of the carcass the beach will remain closed for the next 24 hours.
If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600.