News & Alerts

Update on Friday 10 February at 1:25pm

Beaches remain closed for today along the Swan River within the City of Fremantle, Town of East Fremantle and Town of Mosman Park. 

DPIRD Fisheries officers are conducting water-based patrols in the area today and over the weekend. 

Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.

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

Update on Thursday 9 February at 1:15pm

The City of Fremantle, Town of East Fremantle and Town of Mosman Park are in the process of closing beaches along the Swan River within their respective jurisdictions.  

DPIRD Fisheries officers are conducting water-based patrols in the area today. 

Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.

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

Alert issued 9 February

Alert level:

A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a confirmed shark sighting in the vicinity of the East Fremantle Boat Ramp in the Town of East Fremantle. 

Situation:

• Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) advise multiple shark sightings have been recently reported in the Swan River, near Fremantle, including a bull shark approximately 2.5-3m in length.
• DPIRD are working closely with local authorities to coordinate responses. 
• DPIRD has deployed a patrol vessel to the area.

What to do:

• Take additional caution in the Swan River, near Fremantle.
• Adhere to beach closures advised by Local Government Rangers.
• 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: 

DPIRD are working closely with local authorities to coordinate responses. 

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 – www.twitter.com/SLSWA. Check www.sharksmart.com.au/news for updates to this alert and to view other warnings and media releases.