News & Alerts

Update on 12 March 2025 at 3:35 pm

Following Monday’s reported shark incident, the Shire of Esperance have reopened Wharton Beach, Cape Le Grand National Park. 

DPIRD recommends additional caution in the Wharton 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 @SLSWA on X (formerly Twitter). 

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

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is currently investigating a reported shark bite incident at Duke of Orleans Bay in the Shire of Esperance.

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A shark WARNING has been issued for Blackwall Reach, Swan River in the City of Melville after a reported shark interaction.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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