News & Alerts

Situation:

• The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) advise that the SLSWA Surf Alert Modules in the Perth metropolitan area are undergoing a technical upgrade and will not be activated in response to shark activity until the upgrade has been completed. 
• The upgrade affects Surf Alert Modules located at:
• Leighton Beach, City of Fremantle.
• Falcon Bay and Pyramids Beach, City of Mandurah.
• Claytons Beach, Shire of Wanneroo. 
• The Leighton shark monitoring receiver which is located adjacent to Leighton Surf Alert Module remains operational. Notifications of tagged shark detections will still be provided by the Shark Monitoring Network. 
• Reported shark sightings and tagged shark detections are still available by checking the SharkSmart WA app, SharkSmart website and @SLSWA on X. 

What to do:

• Take additional caution in the Perth metropolitan area. 
• Adhere to any beach closures advised by Local Government Rangers, Parks and Wildlife Service officers or SLSWA. 
• Stay informed by checking for shark activity on the SharkSmart website, SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X.
• 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 @SLSWA on X.  

What authorities are doing: 

SLSWA is working with contractors to restore the system to full operational status as soon as possible. 

Extra information: 

Stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website – www.sharksmart.com.au/shark-activity, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X – x.com/SLSWA. Check www.sharksmart.com.au/news for updates to this alert and to view other warnings and media releases.