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Safety tips for river and estuary users
Stay SharkSmart when using rivers and estuaries in Western Australia
Stay SharkSmart when using rivers and estuaries in Western Australia
Check the SharkSmart WA app or website for shark activity before heading to the beach
Stay alert of your surroundings. If you see a shark, stay calm, leave the water as quickly and calmly as possible.
Always surf with a mate
Don’t surf with a bleeding or open wound
Check the SharkSmart WA app or website for shark activity before heading to the beach
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Public sightings are vital for authorities to provide public safety warnings that may help save peoples’ lives.
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Safety
Swim between the flags at patrolled beaches, avoid swimming at dawn and dusk, and always check for warning signs before entering the water.
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Emergency
Your quick report to Water Police on 9442 8600 can help save lives by alerting other water users to potential dangers in your area.
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Technology
WA uses satellite tags, drone surveillance, and acoustic receivers to track shark movements and provide early warnings to beachgoers.
When you arrive at the beach, check for beach closure or warning signs. If there has been a recent reported shark sighting, tagged shark detection or shark attractant — for example, whale carcass — the land manager or surf life savers may install signage.
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Mobile App
Get instant push notifications about shark activity, beach closures and safety alerts. Track tagged sharks in real-time on the interactive map.
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