News & Alerts

Update on 29 May at 10:10am

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 WARNING has been issued for Bluff Point in the City of Greater Geraldton after a reported shark interaction.  

Alert updated 15 May 2023

Services have been restored to the Shark Monitoring Network receivers located at:

• Strickland Bay, Rottnest
• Smiths Beach, Yallingup 
• Lefthanders, Gracetown
• Ellen Cove, Albany
• Frenchman Bay, Albany

Receivers located at Cowaramup Bay North and South, Gracetown remain offline and require further onsite maintenance to restore service to these receivers. 

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 1 May at 10:00am

Beaches between Pilgramunna and Bloodwood Creek in the Cape Range National Park near Exmouth have been reopened by Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, following a shark incident on Saturday 29 April 2023. 

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development recommend additional caution in the Cape Range National Park 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 Yallingup in the City of Busselton after a reported shark incident.  

Update on 24 April 2023 at 9:45am

Following yesterday’s reported shark interaction, Emergency Management Services staff from the City of Greater Geraldton have reopened Lucys Beach. 

DPIRD recommends additional caution in the Lucys Beach, Greenough 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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Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) are currently investigating a reported possible shark bite incident at Lucys Beach near Greenough in the City of Greater Geraldton.

Update on 24 March at 1:55pm

Services have been restored to the Shark Monitoring Network receiver located at Meelup. The network is now fully operational. 

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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Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) are currently investigating a possible shark bite incident at Delta Island, west of Karratha

Update on 21 March 2023 at 15:18 pm 

Services have been restored to the Shark Warning System (tower) at North 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