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New beach enclosure going in the water at Bathers Beach in time for summer Cook Government committed up to $500,000 to the City of Fremantle for the installation of the enclosure Download the SharkSmart WA app to stay informed Cook Government committed to building safer communities

Cook Government investing $13.2 million towards Surf Life Saving Western Australia's (SLSWA) aerial and beach surveillance 2025/26 aerial patrols begin on 6 September and fly through until the end of April SLSWA is a key partner for WA's comprehensive shark hazard mitigation strategy

Cook Government providing $300,000 over three years to support Surfing WA shark hazard mitigation initiatives Surfers Rescue 365 program to be expanded into regional areas and online SharkSmart education messages key part of WA’s shark hazard mitigation strategy

The annual run of Australian salmon schools along the WA coast during Autumn is a favourite time on the fishing calendar and comes with a reminder to put safety first. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) encourages all fishers to be aware of coastal safety, particularly in unfamiliar locations.

Almost 1800 Beach Emergency Numbers (BEN) signs are now in the ground along Western Australia’s coast from Esperance to the Pilbara, including the Swan River, boosting beach safety this summer.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) will replace the three automated shark warning towers along the Esperance coast in the lead up to summer to enhance beach safety. DPIRD has been working with the Shire of Esperance to address technical issues with the local shark warning towers which are reaching their end of life, as well as discussing other cooperative arrangements to enhance shark hazard mitigation in the area.