News & Alerts

Alert level: 

A shark WARNING has been issued for water users in the northern suburbs of the Perth metropolitan area for beaches, surf and dive spots between Scarborough and Ocean Reef after an increased number of tagged shark detections.

Update on 24 September 2025 at 12:30 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 5 September at 10:30 am

Services have been restored to the SLSWA Surf Alert Module at Pyramids, south of Mandurah.

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.

• Cook Government investing $13.2 million towards Surf Life Saving Western Australia's (SLSWA) aerial and beach surveillance
• 2025/26 aerial patrols begin on 6 September and fly through until the end of April
• SLSWA is a key partner for WA's comprehensive shark hazard mitigation strategy

Update on 27 August 2025 at 11:10 am

Services have been restored to the Bunker Bay (west) 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 8 August a 1:05 pm

Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning System (tower) at Lefthanders Car Park, south of 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.

Update on 8 August at 1:00 pm

Services have been restored to the land-based Shark Warning System (tower) at Lefthanders, south of 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.

Update on 8 August at 12:45 pm

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 @SLSWA on X (formerly Twitter). 

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

Alert level:

A shark ADVICE has been issued due to a whale carcass being reported 11 km offshore from Gantheaume Point, Broome.

Update on 11 September at 2:30 pm

Services have been restored to the Twilight Beach (south) 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.