Shark Bay Marine Park

Shark Bay Marine Park is a protected area along Western Australia's west coast, characterized by expansive seagrass meadows that support a wide range of marine species. These underwater fields form essential habitats for many creatures that live in and around the bay.

The area became a protected marine park in 1990 as a response to the need for ecosystem conservation and sustainable fishing management. This decision reflected growing awareness of how important it was to safeguard the underwater world from overuse.

The Gnulli and Malgana peoples have lived along these waters for generations and continue to share their knowledge with those who manage and visit the area today. Their deep connection to the sea shapes how the park is cared for and understood.

The main town for reaching this area is Denham, where visitors can arrange activities like snorkeling, diving, and kayaking throughout the year. Guided wildlife observation tours help travelers get the most out of their time and learn about the creatures that call these waters home.

The waters hold roughly twenty recorded shipwrecks, telling the story of maritime activity over centuries in this region. Even more striking is that the bay shelters around half of the world's population of a rare marine mammal species.

Operator: Western Australian Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions

GPS coordinates: -25.80606,114.00181

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:56