News & Alerts

• 240 seabed receivers to be used in SMART drumline trial to track fine-scale movements of tagged sharks
• Seabed monitors are in addition to three new real-time tagged shark detection receivers deployed in Gracetown
• Non-lethal SMART drumline trial to get underway before the end of this month 

• McGowan Government to install nine new alarms with lights and sirens along the Gracetown coast
• The alarms will let beachgoers know when there is SMART drumline trial activity
• Built by a Perth company, Spectur, the alarms provide prompt, localised information 

• Scientific trial to catch, tag and relocate sharks will commence in February and run for 15 months
• Contractor appointed to operate the non-lethal drumlines
• Training for the contractor will occur ahead of the full deployment of the drumlines 
• Chief Scientist to begin independent scientific evaluation 12 months into the trial 

• Surfers and divers take personal responsibility through McGowan Government’s world-first program
• Just under 500 more shark deterrent device rebates now available
• There are two scientifically proven devices available through the program 

• Subsidies on WA’s world-first personal shark deterrent program expanded
• An additional $100,000 will deliver 500 more devices to help keep people safe
• The devices are part of the strategy to bring more sea sense to WA beaches

• Shark monitoring network extended to Gracetown for the first time
• Two satellite-linked receivers installed at Cowaramup Bay and one at Lefthanders
• McGowan Government is doing more than ever before for shark mitigation in WA

• Over 100 new Beach Emergency Numbers signs to be in place by Christmas 
• At least 250 more signs to follow in the new year
• Local government shows strong support for program 

• McGowan Government enhances comprehensive shark mitigation strategy
• Independent Scientific Advisory Panel on Sharks established to provide expert advice 
• McGowan Government partners with Surfing WA to improve surfer safety 
• SharkSmart app in development to help beachgoers use their Sea Sense 

• Consultation guides preferred option for SMART drumline trial off Gracetown
• The non-lethal drumlines are expected to be deployed in early 2019
• Strong community support for extension of Shark Monitoring Network to Gracetown

• Community feedback welcomed on non-lethal SMART drumline trial and extension of Shark Monitoring Network in Gracetown area
• Community to decide locations of SMART drumlines and satellite-receivers 
• Online consultation opens today until October 10, 2018

Fisheries Minister Dave Kelly is inviting the community to go online and have their say about the non-lethal SMART drumline trial in Gracetown and extension of the Shark Monitoring Network in the Capes region.