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You spot a shark off a WA beach. Who do you call?

Answer: Water Police

Water Police, on 9442 8600. The SharkSmart WA app shows near real-time shark activity, alerts and warnings.

Check shark activity before you go to the beach. The app also shows Surf Life Saving WA patrolled beaches, and Beach Emergency Number signs give emergency services specific location information.

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