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Stay SharkSmart whilst snorkelling and diving in Western Australia
Check the SharkSmart WA app or website for shark activity before heading to the beach
Take note of the BEN sign at your beach access point
Always snorkel or dive with a buddy
Have a plan with your buddy — agree on hand signals, entering and exiting the water and separation procedures
Snorkel and dive in clear water where you have good visibility
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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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Public sightings are vital for authorities to provide public safety warnings that may help save peoples’ lives.