Tagged bull shark prompts warning for Warnbro Sound

Monday, 17 March 2025 08:56

By Monique Welhan

A tagged bull shark hanging around in waters off Rockingham and Warnbro has prompted a shark warning.

The shark was detected 19 times by the Warnbro Sound receiver since late Friday and at one point a member of the public spotted a three-metre bull shark just 10 metres off Warnbro Beach.

While all beaches remain open, locals are being urged to be extra vigilant.

DPIRD (Fisheries) advise: tagged bull shark detected by Warnbro Sound receiver at 01:30:00 PM on 16-Mar-2025
— Surf Life Saving WA (@SLSWA) March 16, 2025

"It is possible that the frequency and duration of the recent reported tagged shark detections may increase the likelihood of encountering a shark in this area," the Shark Smart warning said.

"Although sharks may be present along the Western Australian coast throughout the year, people should exercise additional caution."

If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600.

Public report 3.0m bull shark sighted at 16:51hrs 14/03, Warnbro Beach (North), Rockingham. 10m offshore.
— Surf Life Saving WA (@SLSWA) March 14, 2025

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