❓ Question regarding shark sightings reported to Water Police and forwarded to Surf Life Saving WA since January 1, 2017, including those from Mandurah and Dawesville. The answer clarifies the reporting system and provides specific numbers.
AnsweredQoN 1565Legislative Assembly
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Since 1 January 2017 how many shark sightings were reported to Water Police on the 9442 8600 number, and: (a) how many of those reports were forwarded to Surf Life Saving Western Australia; and (b) how many of those reports originated from residents in the district of Mandurah and Dawesville?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
15 August 2017
Responded by
Minister for Police
Response time
4 days
All reports received by Police are entered on the Shark Alert System (Redcoal) managed by the Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development. The system automatically sends a text message to all registered recipients which includes Surf Life Saving Western Australia.
(a) 336
(b) 26
(a) 336
(b) 26
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