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Shark ADVICE for Albany Waterfront Marina in City of Albany

Shark ADVICE for Albany Waterfront Marina in City of Albany

28 February 2022

Update on 28 February 2022 at 2:17pm

DPIRD (Fisheries) have been advised that the dolphin carcass at Albany Waterfront Marina has now been removed.

Additional caution is recommended by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, as any residue from the carcass may still attract sharks to the area.

Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website – www.sharksmart.com.au/shark-activity, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow Surf Life Saving WA Twitter – twitter.com/SLSWA.

If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600.

Alert issued on 28 February 2022

Alert level:

A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a dolphin carcass that was reported at Albany Waterfront Marina.

Situation:

  • The dolphin carcass was reported by Department of Transport officers.
  • Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is liaising with relevant authorities to assess carcass removal options.
  • It is possible the decomposing carcass will continue to act as an attractant that could lead to sharks coming close in to shore near the Waterfront Marina.
  • While it’s not uncommon for sharks to be present off the Western Australian coast throughout the year, people should exercise additional caution until the carcass is removed.

What to do:

  • Take additional caution in the Albany Waterfront Marina area.
  • Adhere to beach closures advised by Local Government Rangers, Parks and Wildlife Service officers or Surf Life Saving WA.
  • Use your Sea Sense and stay informed by checking for shark activity on the SharkSmart website, SharkSmart WA app 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, SharkSmart WA app and Surf Life Saving WA Twitter feed.

What authorities are doing: 

Fisheries officers from Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), will continue to monitoring the situation and providing advice to relevant authorities.

Extra information: 

Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website – www.sharksmart.com.au/shark-activity, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow Surf Life Saving WA Twitter – twitter.com/SLSWA. Check www.sharksmart.com.au/news for updates to this alert and to view other warnings and media releases.

 

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