News & Alerts

21 December 2024

Shark ADVICE for the Shark Warning System at Mullaloo in the City of Joondalup.

Current Alerts and Warnings

Alert level:

A shark ADVICE has been issued for Mullaloo Beach water users, due to a technical fault affecting the land-based shark warning system (tower) at Mullaloo South in the City of Joondalup.

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11 September 2024

Shark ADVICE for the WA Shark Monitoring Network – Rottnest Island

Current Alerts and Warnings

Alert level:

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

Alert level:

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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16 December 2024

Shark ADVICE for the Shark Warning System at Cove Surf Break, near Cottesloe

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 16 December at 10:15

Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning System (tower) at Cove Surf Break.

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.

13 December 2024

Nearly 1800 BEN signs supporting beach safety

Media Release

Almost 1800 Beach Emergency Numbers (BEN) signs are now in the ground along Western Australia’s coast from Esperance to the Pilbara, including the Swan River, boosting beach safety this summer.

11 December 2024

Shark INCIDENT at Pyramids Beach, south of Mandurah

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 11 December 2024

Following yesterday’s reported shark incident, City of Mandurah have reopened Pyramids Beach.

DPIRD recommends additional caution in the Pyramids Beach 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.

10 December 2024

Reported shark INCIDENT at Pyramids Beach, south of Mandurah

Current Alerts and Warnings

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is currently investigating a reported shark bite incident at Pyramids Beach, south of Mandurah.

02 December 2024

Shark INCIDENT at Greenough River Mouth Beach near Geraldton

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 2 December at 7:56 am

Following yesterday’s reported shark interaction, Rangers from the City of Greater Geraldton have reopened Greenough River Mouth Beach.

DPIRD recommends additional caution in the Greenough River Mouth Beach 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.

01 December 2024

Reported shark INCIDENT at Greenough River Mouth Beach near Geraldton

Current Alerts and Warnings

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is currently investigating a reported shark bite incident at Greenough River Mouth Beach in the City of Greater Geraldton.

29 November 2024

Shark ADVICE for the Shark Warning System at Twilight Beach, near Esperance

Current Alerts and Warnings

Update on 29 November at 12:47 pm

Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning System (tower) at Twilight Beach.

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.