{"id":329202,"date":"2025-12-22T04:16:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T04:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/329202\/"},"modified":"2025-12-22T04:16:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T04:16:08","slug":"shark-alert-for-kelp-beds-beach-near-esperance-after-multiple-sightings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/329202\/","title":{"rendered":"Shark alert for Kelp Beds Beach near Esperance after multiple sightings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">A shark warning has been issued for a popular beach near Esperance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">The alert was issued for Kelp Beds Beach on the back of multiple shark sightings at the beach in the past four days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development warned that there was a likelihood of surfers and swimmers encountering one of the predators.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">It said while sharks were present along the WA coast throughout the year, people should exercise additional caution at Kelp Beds Beach.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">DPIRD advises to adhere to beach closures, use your sea sense and stay informed by checking to shark activity on the SharkSmart website.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">Officers will continue to monitor the situation and update the public accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>WHAT TO DO<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">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 @SLSWA on X.<\/p>\n<p>EXTRA INFORMATION<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website <a class=\"css-445i33-StyledTextLink ezegcyi0\" data-link-type=\"article-inline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sharksmart.com.au%2Fshark-activity%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctroy.deruyter%40wanews.com.au%7C1b936875e3b146c538ff08dca54586de%7Ca45470d5309e426fae080255f1aa55cc%7C0%7C0%7C638566965251265736%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=6uoDg5VL74S7t1GBP3SKtYNud6r3ydgZtJTex%2F%2BoYiY%3D&amp;reserved=0\">sharksmart.com.au\/shark-activity<\/a>, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow Surf Life Saving WA Twitter \u2013 <a class=\"css-445i33-StyledTextLink ezegcyi0\" data-link-type=\"article-inline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FSLSWA&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctroy.deruyter%40wanews.com.au%7C1b936875e3b146c538ff08dca54586de%7Ca45470d5309e426fae080255f1aa55cc%7C0%7C0%7C638566965251278137%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=AH%2FQbm8xlXNRZBL9vRavNHRpVT4odFZhnCBBVz%2BDW4o%3D&amp;reserved=0\">twitter.com\/SLSWA<\/a>. Check <a class=\"css-445i33-StyledTextLink ezegcyi0\" data-link-type=\"article-inline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sharksmart.com.au%2Fnews%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctroy.deruyter%40wanews.com.au%7C1b936875e3b146c538ff08dca54586de%7Ca45470d5309e426fae080255f1aa55cc%7C0%7C0%7C638566965251285215%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=v22fu6bkMQVzUMzbIwo3dC%2Bm6eFmDdjCl48MtObHo6Y%3D&amp;reserved=0\">sharksmart.com.au\/news<\/a> for updates to this alert and to view other warnings and media releases.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A shark warning has been issued for a popular beach near Esperance. 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