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  • New beach enclosure going in the water at Bathers Beach
    12 December 2025 – MEDIA RELEASE
    New beach enclosure going in the water at Bathers Beach

    New beach enclosure going in the water at Bathers Beach in time for summer Cook Government committed up to $500,000 to the City of Fremantle for the installation of the enclosure Download the SharkSmart WA app to stay informed Cook Government committed to building safer communities

  • $17.3 million boost for Cook Government Shark Hazard Mitigation
    4 September 2025 – MEDIA RELEASE
    Cook Government extends aerial beach patrols for three years

    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

  • The SharkSmart Team
    28 May 2025 – MEDIA RELEASE
    New wave of funding to enhance safety for WA surfers

    Cook Government providing $300,000 over three years to support Surfing WA shark hazard mitigation initiatives Surfers Rescue 365 program to be expanded into regional areas and online SharkSmart education messages key part of WA’s shark hazard mitigation strategy

  • Stay safe during the WA salmon run
    8 April 2025 – MEDIA RELEASE
    Stay safe during the WA salmon run

    The annual run of Australian salmon schools along the WA coast during Autumn is a favourite time on the fishing calendar and comes with a reminder to put safety first. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) encourages all fishers to be aware of coastal safety, particularly in unfamiliar locations.

  • Nearly 1800 BEN signs supporting beach safety
    13 December 2024 – MEDIA RELEASE
    Nearly 1800 BEN signs supporting beach safety

    Almost 1800 Beach Emergency Numbers (BEN) signs are now in the ground along Western Australia’s coast from Esperance to the Pilbara, including the Swan River, boosting beach safety this summer.

  • Shark Warning System upgrade to boost safety
    1 November 2024 – MEDIA RELEASE
    Shark Warning System upgrade in time for summer

    The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) will replace the three automated shark warning towers along the Esperance coast in the lead up to summer to enhance beach safety. DPIRD has been working with the Shire of Esperance to address technical issues with the local shark warning towers which are reaching their end of life, as well as discussing other cooperative arrangements to enhance shark hazard mitigation in the area.