News & Alerts

Updated on 3 October 2022 at 14:30pm

Services to the Shark Monitoring Network at Cowaramup Bay (South) near Gracetown have now been restored.

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.

• Upgraded shark detection receivers and new shark warning towers in place from Sorrento to Ocean Reef
• McGowan Government delivers $5.1m for shark mitigation strategies in 2022/23
• Metropolitan and South-West helicopter beach patrols to operate daily, in time for school holidays

Update on 21 September at 11:00am

Services have been restored to the Ocean Reef Shark Monitoring Network receiver. 

The Ocean Reef receiver has been upgraded from a satellite-linked receiver to the new generation digital network. The receiver has also been repositioned approximately 700 metres south of its original location to increase beach safety. 

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 Twitter.

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

Alert level:

A shark WARNING has been issued after an increased number of tagged shark detections along the metropolitan and South West coast.

Update on 14 September at 2:20pm 

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) advise that services have been restored to the SharkSmart WA app and website.

During the outage period, there was one white shark detected at the Bunker Bay (west) shark monitoring receiver at 09:58am. This detection information was posted to @SLSWA Twitter and provided to relevant land managers via text message.  The Bunker Bay Shark Warning System was automatically activated upon detection of the shark, notifying beach users. This information is now available on the SharkSmart WA app and website. 

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 Twitter.

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

Spring is here and weekend helicopter patrols will be lifting off tomorrow to watch over the Perth metro coastline and Rottnest as well as beaches in WA’s South West.

It is also time for everyone to turn on their Sea Sense and keep safe over the warmer months when enjoying the water.

Update on 31 August at 2:15pm

Services have been restored to the Shark Warning System (tower) at Cove Surf Break in the Town of Cottesloe.

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 25 August at 1:25pm

The City of Albany have removed warning signs from Goode Beach, near Mistaken Island, Albany.

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) recommends additional caution in the waters near Mistaken Island and the surrounding 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

Update on 9 August at 12:20pm

Staff from the Shire of Harvey have inspected the area near The Weed Banks surfing spot, Binningup and have advised that the turtle carcass is no longer in place.

Additional caution is recommended by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, as any residue from where the turtle 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 Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.

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

Updated 2 August 2022 at 9:25am

Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions have advised the whale carcass that was located at Turtle Bay in Abrolhos Islands is no longer on the beach.

Additional caution is recommended by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, as any 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 Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.

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