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News & Alerts
12 April 2019
$8 million boost for WA’s scientific shark hazard mitigation strategy
Media Release
- Additional $8 million committed for shark hazard mitigation in WA
- More funding for Surf Life Saving WA helicopter, drone, beach and jet ski patrols
- Over the next two years more than $12 million to be spent on keeping WA beaches safe
12 April 2019
BEN signs are already playing their part in coastal emergencies
Media Release
- More than 500 BEN signs expected to be installed in Perth and regional WA by the end of May
- McGowan Government initiative is bringing a new level of safety to WA beach locations
29 March 2019
Surf’s up, be safe and save: 500 more personal shark deterrents available
Media Release
- Additional 500 rebates available for scientifically proven personal shark deterrent devices
- Using a personal shark deterrent is good sea sense for surfers and divers
- $200 subsidy available on approved devices purchased through a registered retailer
18 March 2019
Salmon run signs spark important safety reminders
Media Release
- Fishing from WA's sandy beaches is the safest way to enjoy salmon run excitement
- Recreational fishers must wear an approved lifejacket at Salmon Holes
- Swimmers, divers and surfers urged to use their Sea Sense during the salmon run
21 February 2019
Scientific non-lethal SMART drumline trial now underway
Media Release
- The scientific trial will help fill knowledge gaps from trials off the NSW coast
- Monthly reports will inform the community on sharks caught, tagged and relocated
- Both seabed-based and satellite-linked receivers will monitor tagged shark movements
18 February 2019
Seabed receivers to track white shark movements in WA
Media Release
- 240 seabed receivers to be used in SMART drumline trial to track fine-scale movements of tagged sharks
- Seabed monitors are in addition to three new real-time tagged shark detection receivers deployed in Gracetown
- Non-lethal SMART drumline trial to get underway before the end of this month
18 February 2019
WA shark alarm technology to be used during SMART drumline trial
Media Release
- McGowan Government to install nine new alarms with lights and sirens along the Gracetown coast
- The alarms will let beachgoers know when there is SMART drumline trial activity
- Built by a Perth company, Spectur, the alarms provide prompt, localised information
27 January 2019
Non-lethal SMART drumline trial to start next month
Media Release
- Scientific trial to catch, tag and relocate sharks will commence in February and run for 15 months
- Contractor appointed to operate the non-lethal drumlines
- Training for the contractor will occur ahead of the full deployment of the drumlines
- Chief Scientist to begin independent scientific evaluation 12 months into the trial
09 January 2019
More than 3,000 Western Australian surfers and divers boost their personal protection
Media Release
- Surfers and divers take personal responsibility through McGowan Government’s world-first program
- Just under 500 more shark deterrent device rebates now available
- There are two scientifically proven devices available through the program
23 December 2018
500 more personal shark deterrent devices for surfers and divers available
Media Release
- Subsidies on WA’s world-first personal shark deterrent program expanded
- An additional $100,000 will deliver 500 more devices to help keep people safe
- The devices are part of the strategy to bring more sea sense to WA beaches