Shark Bay Marine Park

The marine park extends over 748,725 hectares along the western coast, featuring extensive seagrass meadows that support diverse marine species and provide essential habitats.

The Western Australian government established this protected area in 1990 to preserve marine ecosystems and regulate sustainable fishing practices in the region.

Indigenous Gnulli and Malgana communities maintain strong connections to the marine park waters, incorporating traditional practices into current conservation methods.

Visitors can access the park through the town of Denham, with opportunities for snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and guided wildlife observation tours throughout the year.

The waters contain twenty documented shipwrecks and shelter over 10,000 dugongs, representing the largest concentration of these marine mammals worldwide.

Operator: Western Australian Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions

GPS coordinates: -25.80606,114.00181

Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:25