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17 February 2025

Shark ADVICE for Greys Beach in Geraldton

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 17 February at 9:45 am

Officers from the City of Greater Geraldton have now removed the whale carcass from Greys Beach and the beach has been reopened.

Additional caution is recommended by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, as any residue from the whale 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, 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.

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11 September 2024

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network – Rottnest Island

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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

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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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14 February 2025

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

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 14 February at 12:40 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.

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07 February 2025

Shark ADVICE for Yawuru Nagulagun / Roebuck Bay Marine Park, Broome

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 7 February at 2:25 pm

Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) have advised that the whale carcasses located at Fall Point Beach and Crab Creek Beach are no longer in place.

Additional caution is recommended by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, as residue from where the whale carcass was 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.

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28 January 2025

Shark ADVICE for the Shark Warning System at South Point, Gracetown

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 28 January at 8:35 am

Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning System (tower) at South Point, Gracetown.  

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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23 January 2025

Reported shark INCIDENT at Shipwreck Cove, Rockingham

Current Alerts and Warnings

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is currently investigating a reported shark bite incident at Shipwreck Cove in the City of Rockingham.

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23 January 2025

Reported shark INCIDENT at Shipwreck Cove, Rockingham

Current Alerts and Warnings

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is currently coordinating the response for a shark incident at Shipwreck Cove, Golden Bay in the City of Rockingham. 

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22 January 2025

Shark WARNING for Cheynes Beach, east of Albany

Current Alerts and Warnings

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A shark WARNING has been issued for Cheynes Beach in the City of Albany after a reported shark interaction.  

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17 January 2025

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network – Twilight Beach (north), near Esperance

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 17 January at 4:00 pm

Services have been restored to the Twilight Beach (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.