Shark Sightings Close Perth Beaches as Whale Carcass Lures Predators
Perth's popular beaches are closed due to shark sightings after a whale carcass washed up at City Beach. Swimmers and surfers are taking a break, with some calling for more shark tagging and AI-powered drones to enhance safety.
Several sharks have been spotted off Perth's popular beaches in recent days after a whale carcass washed up at City Beach on Monday, just over a week after a fatal shark attack at Sorrento Beach.
City Beach remains closed, along with Floreat Beach and Swanbourne Beach, due to the heightened shark activity.
The City of Perth Surf Life Saving Club has cancelled the Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) Enduro Championship at City Beach and put all club-based training on hold until further notice.
Swimmers and Surfers Take a Break
Cottesloe's community ocean swimming group PodSquad is taking a break from its daily 2-kilometre morning swim, despite Cottesloe beaches being open.