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A shark WARNING has been issued for Ocean Beach Surfing Spot, Denmark after a reported shark interaction.
Update on 27 July at 2:05pm
Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions have completed the incident response regarding the mass whale stranding incident at Cheynes Beach, near Albany. This includes the removal of whale carcasses from the beach.
Additional caution is recommended by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, as any residue from where the whale carcasses were beached 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 Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.
If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600.
Update on 26 July at 4:05pm
Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions have successfully removed the whale carcass from Wonnerup, near Busselton.
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.
Update on 25 July at 11:45am
Officers from the Shire of Augusta Margaret River have reopened beaches between Gas Bay and Margaret River Mouth Beach, following yesterday’s shark bite incident at Boat Ramp Surfing Spot.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) recommends additional caution in the Gnarabup and Prevelly 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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A shark WARNING has been issued for The Lagoon, Yallingup in the City of Busselton after a reported shark incident.
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) are currently investigating a reported shark bite incident at Boat Ramp Surfing Spot, near Gnarabup Beach in the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.
Update on 21 July at 10:35am
Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning System (tower) at North 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 Surf Life Saving WA Twitter.
If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600.
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A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported at Lancelin Beach in the Shire of Gingin.
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A shark WARNING has been issued for Five Finger Reef, Coral Bay in the Shire of Carnarvon after a reported shark interaction.
Update on 15 July 2023 at 9:05am
Rangers from the City of Bunbury have advised that the whale carcass located north of Dalyellup Beach has been removed.
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.