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• 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 

• WA’s shark monitoring network has expanded to 27 satellite-linked receivers
• The receivers have now been installed at Kelp Beds and West beaches
• Detections and sightings are posted to SharkSmart and SLSWA’s Twitter feed

Western Australia’s shark monitoring network has been bolstered with the installation and activation of two new satellite-linked receivers in Esperance now complete.

• WA's shark monitoring network extended to Esperance
• Satellite-linked shark detectors to be installed at Kelp Beds and West beaches
• Weather permitting, the receivers will be installed this month

Fisheries Minister Dave Kelly today announced Kelp Bed and West beaches in Esperance have been selected as the locations for two new satellite-linked tagged shark detectors.

• Community asked to provide feedback for deployment of satellite-linked receivers
• Seven locations have been identified as possible areas for deployment
• Online consultation period open until June 14, 2017

Fisheries Minister Dave Kelly is inviting the Esperance community to go online and have their say about where two satellite-linked shark detection receivers should be deployed in the area.

• Election commitment delivered
• Subsidy of $200 for 1,000 devices starts today

Fisheries Minister Dave Kelly is urging Western Australians to benefit from a world-first rebate scheme for personal shark deterrents which begins today.

• Election commitment for a shark deterrent subsidy delivered
• Shark monitoring network extended to Esperance 
• Election commitment for Beach Emergency Numbering grants delivered
• Funding provided to the City of Mandurah for beach enclosure at Falcon Beach
• Aerial and beach patrols funded after former government left budget black hole 

• Liberal National Government has invested more than $33 million on shark hazard mitigation

Quinns Beach is the latest coastal area to have a beach enclosure after it was officially opened today by Premier Colin Barnett.

"This is the fifth Government-funded beach enclosure now available to beach-goers along the Western Australian coastline," Mr Barnett said. 

"The Quinns Beach enclosure is 300 metres in length along the beach and about 85 metres out from the shore.  It will be in place all-year-round for a minimum of five years.

"Beach enclosures are an important component of the Liberal National Government's shark hazard mitigation strategy and are incredibly popular with swimmers and families.

• Liberal National Government has invested more than $33 million on shark hazard mitigation

Beachgoers in Perth's northern suburbs now have access to a protected swimming area after Premier Colin Barnett today officially opened the new Sorrento Beach enclosure.

"Beach enclosures are an important component of the Liberal National Government's shark hazard mitigation strategy and are proving to be incredibly popular with swimmers and families," Mr Barnett said.

"The Government has invested more than $33 million on shark hazard mitigation measures including research, public education, shark tagging, aerial patrols and a trial of drones.

"No single measure alone will protect water users from shark interactions, but a complementary suite of measures will reduce the risk."

• $33 million invested in shark hazard mitigation strategy since 2008

The latest addition to the Liberal National Government’s $33 million shark hazard mitigation strategy is expected to be operational at City Beach from next week.

Fisheries Minister Joe Francis said it was hoped the three-month, $500,000 trial of the Clever Buoy shark detection and notification system would be up and running within days provided weather and water conditions were suitable.

• ​Liberal National Government approves funding for trial of Clever Buoy technology
• Trial is part of Government's $33 million WA Shark Hazard Mitigation Strategy