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Where is Shark Bay Western Australia?
On the Indian Ocean coast at the most westerly point of Australia, Shark Bay’s waters, islands and peninsulas covering a large area of some 2.2 million hectares (of which about 70% are marine waters) have a number of exceptional natural features, including one of the largest and most diverse seagrass beds in the world.
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Why is Shark Bay famous?
Shark Bay is one of the world’s most significant and secure strongholds for the protection of Dugong, with a population of around 11,000. Increasing numbers of Humpback Whales and Southern Right Whales use Shark Bay as a migratory staging post, and a famous population of Bottlenose Dolphin lives in the Bay.
Are there sharks in Shark Bay Australia?
Sharks are no more a threat in Shark Bay than anywhere else around Australia. Of the 28 shark species recorded in Shark Bay only one or two may arguably be considered dangerous. Stone fish are difficult to see and can inflict extreme pain if stepped on.
How do you get to Shark Bay Australia?
However, you can take the bus to Airport Dr After Sugarbird Lady Rd, take the walk to Perth airport, fly to Monkey Mia, then take the travel to Shark Bay. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Airport Dr After Sugarbird Lady Rd, take the walk to Perth airport, fly to Carnarvon, then take the travel to Shark Bay.
Why it is called Shark Bay?
There is a reason why Shark Bay is so called. “Sharks we caught a great many of, which our men eat very savourily,” wrote English explorer William Dampier in 1699. “Among them we caught one which was 11 feet long.” Dampier named the place “Shark’s Bay” in honour of these magnificent fish.
Are there crocodiles in Shark Bay?
It is also found in freshwater rivers and billabongs many miles from the sea. It’s range now extends from Onslow in the west (one was even found as far south as Shark Bay and we note in the latest literature even Exmouth is now included in ‘saltie’ territory.) to Gladstone in the east.
How long is the drive from Perth to Shark Bay?
The Shark Bay World Heritage Area is located around 800 kilometres north of Perth in Western Australia and is approximately an 8½-hour drive from Perth to the town of Denham, which falls within the boundary of the heritage site.
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Is it always windy in Shark Bay?
Typically, September to March is the windiest time of year in the Shark Bay – Monkey Mia region, with average wind speeds of more than 24 kilometres per hour (13 knots). The months with the least wind in the Monkey Mia region are May and June, with an average hourly wind speed of 19 kilometres per hour (10 knots).
Is Denham worth visiting?
Self-drive routes, cruises and tours from Denham will take you to some of Australia’s most amazing natural wonders, including WA’s famous Monkey Mia dolphins, Hamelin Pool stromatolites, Steep Point, Shell Beach, Dirk Hartog Island and Francois Peron National Park.