News & Alerts

07 May 2025

Shark ADVICE for House Beach, east of Bremer Bay

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 7 May at 12:20 pm

Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions have completed the incident response regarding the whale stranding incident at House Beach, near Bremer Bay.

Several whales are now deceased and will remain in place to naturally decompose.

Additional caution is recommended by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, as the slowly decomposing whale carcasses may attract sharks to the area.

Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X (formerly Twitter).

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

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19 April 2025

Shark ADVICE for the SLSWA Surf Alert Module at Picnic Cove, near Esperance

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued for Esperance water users, due to a technical fault affecting the Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) Surf Alert Module at Picnic Cove, near Esperance.

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18 March 2025

Shark ADVICE for the Shark Warning System at Bunker Bay, near Cape Naturaliste

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued for Bunker Bay water users, due to a technical fault affecting the land-based shark warning system (tower) at Bunker Bay.

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11 September 2024

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network – Rottnest Island

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued for Rottnest Island water users, due to a partial outage in the Shark Monitoring Network at Bickley Point.

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05 March 2024

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network – 3.5 km off Trigg

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark ADVICE has been issued for Perth metropolitan water users, due to a partial outage in the Shark Monitoring Network at 3.5 km off Trigg.

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30 April 2025

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network – Cowaramup Bay, Gracetown

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 30 April at 3:50 pm

Services have been restored to the Cowaramup Bay (north) Shark Monitoring Network receiver.

Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X (formerly Twitter).

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

17 April 2025

Shark ADVICE for Foster Beach, west of Bremer Bay

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 17 April 2:45 pm

Officers from the Shire of Jerramungup have inspected the area where the dolphin carcasses were located at Foster Beach and have advised that they are no longer in place.

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

Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow @SLSWA on X (formerly Twitter).

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

08 April 2025

Stay safe during the WA salmon run

Media Release

The annual run of Australian salmon schools along the WA coast during Autumn is a favourite time on the fishing calendar and comes with a reminder to put safety first.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) encourages all fishers to be aware of coastal safety, particularly in unfamiliar locations.

27 March 2025

Shark WARNING for Blackwall Reach, Swan River

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark WARNING has been issued for Blackwall Reach, Swan River after an increased number of reported shark detections.

26 March 2025

Shark WARNING for Sandtrax Surfing Spot in the City of Fremantle

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark WARNING has been issued for Sandtrax Surfing Sport near Port Beach in the City of Fremantle after a reported shark incident.