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Shark Bay Marine Park

We recognise and acknowledge Malgana people as the traditional owners of Shark Bay Marine Park.

Discover a marine wildlife wonderland at Shark Bay Marine Park.

No dogs

No park entry fee

Shark Bay Marine Park
Tourism WA
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About this park

Shark Bay Marine Park is valued for its rich and abundant marine life. It’s part of the Shark Bay World Heritage Area. The stars of the park are the famous Monkey Mia bottlenose dolphins. They attract visitors from all over the world. The reserve also has turtles, dugongs, humpback whales and sharks.

Come to swim, snorkel and canoe in the many bays and inlets. A population of more than 10,000 dugongs thrive in the vast meadows of seagrass. Will you be lucky and spot one? There are so many types of fish, at least 320 species! Look out too, for prawns, scallops, seasnakes and gardens of sponges.

Diving is a popular way to catch the activity and beauty below the waves. More than 80 species of coral live in the reserve. Private dive charters are available and recommended if you don’t have good local knowledge.

Responsible fishing is allowed in areas of Shark Bay Marine Park. See the zone maps in the Shark Bay marine reserves visitor guide and check the size, season and bag limits at Fisheries. Spearfishing (breath hold only) is only permitted in general use zones.

Recreational boating, windsurfing and kitesurfing are also popular activities. So much fun above and below the waterline!  

Read more about the Shark Bay World Heritage Area.

Review - Enjoyed our stay  We loved Shark Bay, the kids enjoyed fishing on the beach, playing on the excellent playground on the foreshore. It’s a great spot and the water is so warm. Highly recommend for a family holiday.  Elisa_B - Trip Advisor 

Safety information

Plan when to visit. Read this safety information about swimming, fishing, paddling, kayaking, snorkelling and diving. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!  

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Woman walking on stretch of white sand with clear blue water in the distance
Shark Bay Marine Park
Tourism WA

Shark Bay Marine Park

Activities

Boating

Canoeing and kayaking

Fishing

Scuba diving

Snorkelling

Swimming

Plants, wildlife and fungi

Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded in Shark Bay Marine Park.

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Malgana people as the traditional owners of Shark Bay Marine Park.

Need to know

No dogs

No dogs (or other pets) allowed in this park

No park entry fee

Entry to Shark Bay Marine Park is free.

Park office / Contact

Shark Bay Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9948 2226
sharkbayenquiries@dbca.wa.gov.au

Location

Australia's Coral Coast
Shark Bay

Getting there

Shark Bay Marine Park is located 400km North of Geraldton. Take the Brand Highway to Geraldton and the North West Coastal Highway to Overlander, then turn left to Denham.  

Boat access is available via several boat ramps at Denham, Monkey Mia and Nanga

Trails

Eagle Bluff Boardwalk, Shark Bay

Eagle Bluff Boardwalk

.4km
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Boolagoorda Trail, Hamelin Pool, Shark Bay

Boolagoorda Trail

1.4km
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Wulyibidi Yaninyina Trail, Monkey Mia, Shark Bay

Wulyibidi Yaninyina Trail

2.7km
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Wanamalu Trail, Cape Peron, Shark Bay

Wanamalu Trail

3.6km
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Station Life Peron Homestead, Shark Bay

Station Life Peron Homestead

.6km
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Shark Bay Kayak Trail, Denham

Shark Bay Kayak Trail

110 km
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Shark Bay World Heritage Drive

Shark Bay World Heritage Drive

160km
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Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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    Get the practical ‘know how’ to adventure into Western Australia’s national parks confidently, responsibly and safely.

    Safety

    Natural area hazards

    Plan your activity

    Be prepared

    Travelling in remote locations

    Bushfires and prescribed burns

    Bushwalking safety

    Camping safety

    Mountain biking safety

    Swimming safety

    Adventure safety

    Beaches and coastal areas

    Rivers, lakes and lagoons

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    Access friendly places

    Access to nature north of Perth

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