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Perth and Rottnest Island (Wadjemup)

City beaches, island reefs, and snorkel trails in the Indian Ocean

Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 18 sources

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Wildlife In Perth and Rottnest Island (Wadjemup)

Browse the full species list linked to approved dive spots in Perth and Rottnest Island (Wadjemup).

Photo of Wrasse
Saltwater Fishes

Wrasse

5 linked spots

crab on rock
Crustaceans

Crab

4 linked spots

Photo of Nudibranch
Molluscs

Nudibranch

4 linked spots

green and black fish in body of water
Rays

Stingrays

4 linked spots

Photo of Wobbegong
Sharks

Wobbegong

4 linked spots

Photo of Octopus
Molluscs

Octopus

3 linked spots

brown octopus swimming under the sea
Molluscs

Cuttlefish

2 linked spots

Green sea turtle ( Chelonia mydas ), Moorea, French Polynesia
Turtles

Green Turtle

Chelonia mydas

2 linked spots

Photo of Sand Tiger Shark
Sharks

Sand Tiger Shark

Carcharias taurus

2 linked spots

Photo of Squid
Molluscs

Squid

2 linked spots

a yellow and black spotted fish in an aquarium
Saltwater Fishes

Boxfish

Ostraciidae (family)

1 linked spot

Photo of Catfish
Freshwater Fishes

Catfish

1 linked spot

Photo of Common Seahorse
Seahorses and Pipefishes

Common Seahorse

Hippocampus kuda

1 linked spot

Photo of Grouper/Basslets
Saltwater Fishes

Grouper/Basslets

1 linked spot

Photo of Shrimp
Crustaceans

Shrimp

1 linked spot

Photo of Snapper
Saltwater Fishes

Snapper

1 linked spot

a blue and white fish in an aquarium
Saltwater Fishes

Triggerfish

1 linked spot