Tagged at a whale carcass off the Kimberley coast, WA003 has traveled hundreds of kilometres, giving scientists key insights into migration patterns.
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Research is a crucial element of the Western Australian Government’s shark mitigation strategy.
The SharkSmart program has a strong evidence-based focus, backed by science. The Western Australian Government supports a variety of research projects and initiatives to enhance our understanding of shark biology and ecology and better inform our policies.
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Our dedicated shark tagging program supports the Shark Monitoring Network and the department’s shark research.
Our research to better understand white shark movements and population sizes helps to inform our shark mitigation strategies.
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Sharks are present along our coast all year. Check the stats on what we’ve seen this season.
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The Shark Monitoring Network is a network of acoustic receivers, which provide land managers, relevant authorities and the public with near real-time alerts of tagged shark detections at key locations.
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Research is a crucial element of the SharkSmart program.
The following research reports have been published as we continue to investigate ways to enhance and expand existing shark mitigation strategies.
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The Western Australian Government supports a suite of projects focused on developing innovative, non-lethal shark detection and deterrent technologies to help keep WA beachgoers safe.