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Shark ADVICE near Yanchep
01 August 2017Update on 2 August at 4.00pm:
The whale carcass reported on the beach 1km south of the Yanchep town site has now been removed.
Caution is still advised as any residue from where the carcass was beached may still attract sharks to the area.
Alert issued 1 August:
Alert level:
A shark ADVICE has been issued, due to a whale carcass being reported on the beach approximately one kilometre south of the southern end of the Yanchep town site.
Situation:
- The whale carcass was reported by a member of the public to Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, at 1.30pm.
- It is possible the carcass will act as an attractant that could lead to sharks coming close in to shore along this stretch of coast.
- While it’s not uncommon for sharks to be present off the Western Australian coast throughout the year, people should exercise additional caution until the incident is resolved.
What to do:
- Take additional caution in the Yanchep area south of the southern end of the town site.
- Adhere to beach closures advised by Local Government Rangers or Surf Life Saving WA.
- Keep informed of the latest detection and sighting information by checking the SharkSmart website or Surf Life Saving WA’s Twitter feed.
- If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600. All shark sighting information reported to Water Police is provided to response agencies and to the public on the SharkSmart website and the Surf Life Saving WA Twitter feed.
What authorities are doing:
Parks and Wildlife Service officers along with the land manager are monitoring the situation.
Extra information:
Keep informed of the latest detection and sighting information by checking the Shark Activity Map on the SharkSmart website – www.sharksmart.com.au/shark-activity or the Surf Life Saving WA Twitter – twitter.com/SLSWA.
Check www.sharksmart.com.au/news for current alerts and warnings.
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