Shark Bay (Malgana: Gathaagudu, lit. 'two waters') is a World Heritage Site in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia. The 23,000-square-kilometre (8,900 sq mi) [1] area is located …

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 …

This seagrass is a vital food source for one of the most stable dugong populations in the world, with over 10,000 dugongs inhabiting the Shark Bay region. Did you know: Shark Bay is …

With its white, sandy beaches, turquoise waters, rust-red sand dunes and abundant wildlife, Shark Bay became Western Australia’s first World Heritage listed area in 1991.

Dec 3, 2025 · Located at the westernmost point of Western Australia, Shark Bay is a stunning coastal region that spans around 2.2 million hectares, where the land meets the sea. The …

A natural paradise, Shark Bay presents plenty of opportunities to admire rare plants, spot colourful birds and encounter wild animals on land and in the water. At Monkey Mia, frolicking wild …

Shark Bay World Heritage Area is one of the world’s greatest wilderness treasures, located on the edge of the Australian continent.

Shark Bay is a large inlet on the west coast of Australia, separated from the Indian Ocean by the Carrarang Prong, Dirk Hartog Island, and Dorre and Bernier Islands.

Perched on the far western edge of Australia, where the land meets the Indian Ocean, Shark Bay is one of the world’s great wilderness treasures. Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage …

Shark Bay, inlet of the Indian Ocean, Western Australia. It is sheltered on the west by Bernier, Dorre, and Dirk Hartog islands. Peron Peninsula bisects the bay. Geographe Channel forms …