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Which beaches were reported closed?
ABC News reported on 3 October 2026 that City Beach, Floreat Beach and Swanbourne Beach were closed. The same report said Cottesloe beaches were open at that time. It did not establish that North Cottesloe Beach was among the closed locations, so do not treat the headline’s mention of North Cottesloe as confirmation of its status.
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That is a dated report, not a live status check. Closure boundaries and warnings can change; the current alert and local signage are the useful guides for a visit.
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|---|---|
| City Beach | Reported closed |
| Floreat Beach | Reported closed |
| Swanbourne Beach | Reported closed |
| North Cottesloe Beach | Not confirmed as closed by that report; Cottesloe beaches were described as open at that time |
Source for the dated status: ABC News, 3 October 2026.
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A whale carcass washed ashore at City Beach in late September 2026, and sharks were seen nearby. ABC News reported that the carcass could attract sharks close to shore. On 28 September, Surf Life Saving WA closed a stretch of City Beach from near the Floreat Drain car park to south of Bodmin Avenue. Later reporting listed City, Floreat and Swanbourne as closed.
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The warning applied to Perth metropolitan waters; it was not a claim that every beach was closed. Read the current SharkSmart alert for updates rather than assuming the 1 October warning or 3 October beach list still describes conditions.
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How to check before swimming
- Check SharkSmart before setting out. Use the current alerts on the SharkSmart website; the SharkSmart WA app provides near-real-time activity information and alerts. An alert may change after a news report is published.
- Check the beach when you arrive. Read closure signs and follow instructions from local government rangers and Surf Life Saving WA. Do not enter the water at a closed beach, even if other nearby beaches are open. The Town of Cottesloe says, “When beaches are closed due to shark sighting or incident, please abide by signage and do not enter the water.” See its beach guidance.
- Report a sighting. Call Water Police on 9442 8600. DPIRD says the line is staffed 24/7 and reports can prompt responses such as beach closures. Details are on SharkSmart’s reporting guidance.
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