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Shark Bay (Monkey Mia)

Wild dolphins and dugongs by day, wall dives on the Indian Ocean edge when conditions line up

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Destination Guide Sources For Shark Bay (Monkey Mia)

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

15 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.

DBCA - Shark Bay marine reserves visitor guide (PDF) - Marine park overview, zoning, wildlife etiquette, and Hamelin Pool restrictions
DBCA - Park fees and passes (PDF) - Entry fees including Monkey Mia Conservation Park pricing and pass notes
DBCA - Monkey Mia Dolphin Experience (PDF) - Ranger-managed dolphin interaction rules and visitor guidance
Bureau of Meteorology - Denham climate statistics - Monthly air temperature, rainfall, and wind statistics used for season planning

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

15 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.

DBCA - Shark Bay marine reserves visitor guide (PDF) - Marine park overview, zoning, wildlife etiquette, and Hamelin Pool restrictions
DBCA - Park fees and passes (PDF) - Entry fees including Monkey Mia Conservation Park pricing and pass notes
DBCA - Monkey Mia Dolphin Experience (PDF) - Ranger-managed dolphin interaction rules and visitor guidance
Bureau of Meteorology - Denham climate statistics - Monthly air temperature, rainfall, and wind statistics used for season planning

Tourism Western Australia - Shark Bay Airport (Monkey Mia) - Airport overview and transfer guidance for Denham and Monkey Mia

Shark Bay Eco Tours - Dive Shark Bay - Operator dive day descriptions, site names, and local diving context

DBCA - Hamelin Pool boardwalk project update - Boardwalk closure context and alternative visitor interpretation

Fiona Stanley Hospital - Hyperbaric Medicine Unit - Hyperbaric medicine contact details and referrals in Western Australia

DAN World - Australia membership FAQs - Diving emergency hotline numbers and guidance

Shire of Shark Bay - Phone Book (PDF) - Local service contact numbers (marine rescue, community services)

Shark Bay visitor information - Water activities - Snorkeling notes including Eagle Bluff depth range and entry tips

Tourism Western Australia - Peron Heritage Precinct - Peron Heritage Precinct highlights including hot tub and heritage buildings

Tourism Western Australia - Shell Beach - Shell Beach overview and visitor information

Destination hero photo by Michelle McEwen - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@michellem18