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Shark WARNING for Prevelly near Margaret River
10 November 2025Alert level:
A shark WARNING has been issued for Prevelly in the Shire of Augusta Margaret River after a reported shark interaction.
Situation:
- The shark interaction was reported by a member of the public at approximately 6:00 pm on Monday 10 November 2025.
- At approximately 5:45pm, a reported white shark bit a foil board causing the rider to fall into the water. The rider was not injured.
- The rider was located between Boat Ramp Surfing Spot and Bombie Surfing Spot at the time of the interaction.
What to do:
- Take additional caution in the Prevelly area.
- Adhere to beach closures advised by Local Government Rangers, Parks and Wildlife Service officers or Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA).
- Use your Sea Sense and stay informed by checking for shark activity on the SharkSmart website, SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X (formerly Twitter).
- 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:
Officers from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), (along with staff from other agencies) are monitoring the situation.
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 @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.