Shark Advisory for Sovereign Park, North of Two Rocks

A shark warning has been issued due to a whale carcass on the beach just south of the Sovereign Park entrance.

On July 20, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) reported that the whale carcass – near BEN sign WN42 Sovereign Park – had been reported by a member of the public.

According to DPIRD, it is possible that the carcass is attracting sharks that come closer to shore in the area.

Although it is not uncommon to find sharks off the coast of Western Australia year-round, people should still exercise extra caution.

According to the alert, DPIRD officials, along with staff from other agencies, are closely monitoring the situation and providing advice to the relevant authorities.

The advice is to:

• Please be extra careful in the Sovereign Park area.
• Please adhere to any beach closures advised by local authorities.
• Use your Sea Sense and stay informed by checking shark activity on the SharkSmart website, the SharkSmart WA app or the Surf Life Saving WA Twitter feed.
• If you see a shark, report it to the Water Police on 9442 8600. All shark sighting information reported to the Water Police is provided to land managers and relevant authorities and to the public via the SharkSmart website, the SharkSmart WA app and the Surf Life Saving WA Twitter feed.

Turn on your Sea Sense and stay up to date with shark activity information by visiting the SharkSmart website – www.sharksmart.com.au/shark-activity, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow Surf Life Saving WA on Twitter – twitter.com/SLSWA

Visit www.sharksmart.com.au/news for updates on this alert and to view other alerts and press releases.