Shark warning: Alarm as whale carcass off Binningup Beach could attract predators

A shark warning has been issued for a beach in WA’s south-west after a whale carcass was spotted floating off the coast.

Surfers, swimmers, fishers and other water users at Binningup Beach on West Coast Drive in Binningup in the Harvey Shire are being told to take extra care, with the carcass possibly attracting sharks close to shore.

The carcass was seen by a member of the public about 11.15am on Friday.

It is the second shark waning from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development in just over 24 hours, with an alert issued for South Cottesloe Beach on Thursday.

WHAT TO DO

• Take additional caution in the West Coast Drive Beach area.
• Adhere to beach closures advised by Local Government Rangers, Parks and Wildlife Service officers or Surf Life Saving WA.
• Use your Sea Sense and stay informed by checking for shark activity on the SharkSmart website, SharkSmart WA app or Surf Life Saving WA’s Twitter feed.
• If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600. All shark sighting information reported to Water Police is provided to land managers and relevant authorities and to the public on the SharkSmart website, SharkSmart WA app and Surf Life Saving WA Twitter feed.

EXTRA INFORMATION

• Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website — sharksmart.com.au/shark-activity
• Download the SharkSmart WA app or follow Surf Life Saving WA Twitter – twitter.com/SLSWA
• Check www.sharksmart.com.au/news for updates to this alert and to view other warnings and media releases