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News & Alerts

11 November 2017

Shark ADVICE for Boranup Beach near Hamelin Bay

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 12 November at 12.25pm:

The carcass of the pilot whale carcass reported at Boranup Beach near Hamelin Bay has now been removed.

Caution is still advised as any residue from where the carcass was beached may still attract sharks to the area.

Alert issued 11 November:

Alert level:
A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported at Boranup Beach near Hamelin Bay.

06 November 2017

Shark ADVICE for Hamelin Island near Hamelin Bay

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 9 November at 10.40am:

There have been no further sightings of two of the five stranded whale carcasses. Three of the whale carcasses have been removed and taken to a landfill site. It’s believed the remaining two carcasses may have refloated and been swept out to sea, but it is possible they could beach again. Please report any whale carcass or shark sighting to Water Police on 9442 8600.  

Update on 6 November at 2.50pm:

A fifth long-finned whale carcass has now been located at Hamelin Island.

Alert issued 6 November:

Alert level:
A shark ADVICE has been issued due to four whale carcasses being reported on the western side of Hamelin Island.

04 November 2017

Shark ADVICE for Boranup Beach near Margaret River

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 5 November at 2.30pm:

The whale carcass reported at Boranup Beach has now been removed.

Caution is still advised as any residue from where the carcass was beached may still attract sharks to the area.

Alert issued 4 November:

Alert level:
A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported at Boranup Beach near the town of Margaret River.

29 September 2017

Shark ADVICE for Eco Beach near Broome

Current Alerts and Warnings

Alert level:

A shark ADVICE has been issued following reports of a whale carcass on the beach five kilometres south of Eco Beach, near Broome.

26 September 2017

Shark WARNING for North Point near Gracetown

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 28 September at 10.30am:

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions has re-opened the area from North Point to Lefthanders surfing spot from 10.00am today. 

Alert issued 26 September:

Alert level:
A shark WARNING has been issued for North Point near Gracetown after an interaction with a shark was reported at 6.45pm on 25 September 2017. The interaction reportedly occurred at 5.50pm.

21 September 2017

Shark deterrents prove popular with community

Media Release
  • More than 630 Western Australians have taken part in the world-first trial subsidy
  • UWA research found that approved devices deterred great white sharks in nine out of 10 occasions
  • All shark sightings should be reported to the Water Police on 9442 8600 
15 September 2017

Shark WARNING for Wylie Bay near Esperance

Current Alerts and Warnings

Alert level:
A shark WARNING has been issued for Wylie Bay east of Esperance following two reported sightings of white sharks near Kelp beds.

11 September 2017

Shark INCIDENT at Sams Creek near Karratha

Current Alerts and Warnings

A shark warning has been issued for Sams Creek after an interaction with a shark was reported.

The incident occurred on Sunday 10 September and was reported to authorities on Monday 11 September.

11 September 2017

Shark ADVICE for Halls Head Mandurah

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 12 September at 4.45pm:

The whale carcass reported  on the beach near Admiralty Crescent at Halls Head in Mandurah has now been removed.

Caution is still advised as any residue from where the carcass was beached may still attract sharks to the area.

Alert issued 11 September:

Alert level:
A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being washed ashore near Admiralty Crescent at Halls Head in Mandurah.

06 September 2017

Shark ADVICE for James Service Reef, offshore from Singleton

Current Alerts and Warnings

Alert level:
A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported at James Service reef approximately 8 kilometres offshore west of Singleton.