Remote, weather-driven diving: outer-edge sites like Steep Point can be exposed. If swell or wind is up, do not force it.
Tides matter: plan boat dives around slack tide when possible, especially near headlands and passages.
Surface signaling: carry an SMB and audible signal. If diving from shore or small craft, display a dive flag.
Boat awareness: keep a safe distance from active dive flags and avoid busy ramps and channels.
Stings and spines: stonefish are venomous and can be hard to see in shallow water. Wear booties and avoid standing on reef or seagrass edges.
Heat management: dehydration raises risk for dive and freedive incidents. Drink water consistently and avoid long hot drives immediately after deep or repetitive dives.

Denham has local medical services, but advanced care is limited and serious cases may require transfer to larger hospitals.

For life-threatening emergencies, dial 000 and request an ambulance.

Remote, weather-driven diving: outer-edge sites like Steep Point can be exposed. If swell or wind is up, do not force it.
Tides matter: plan boat dives around slack tide when possible, especially near headlands and passages.
Surface signaling: carry an SMB and audible signal. If diving from shore or small craft, display a dive flag.
Boat awareness: keep a safe distance from active dive flags and avoid busy ramps and channels.
Stings and spines: stonefish are venomous and can be hard to see in shallow water. Wear booties and avoid standing on reef or seagrass edges.
Heat management: dehydration raises risk for dive and freedive incidents. Drink water consistently and avoid long hot drives immediately after deep or repetitive dives.

Denham has local medical services, but advanced care is limited and serious cases may require transfer to larger hospitals.

For life-threatening emergencies, dial 000 and request an ambulance.

Sea breezes can build quickly and affect visibility, comfort, and safety. Prioritize early water sessions and be willing to swap a snorkel for a lookout when whitecaps appear.

Francois Peron and Steep Point involve deep sand, no services, and long recovery times. Carry recovery gear, lower tyre pressures appropriately, and travel with a second vehicle when possible.

Stonefish are venomous and hard to see in shallow water. Wear booties, avoid standing on reef or seagrass edges, and shuffle carefully if you must wade.

The dolphin experience is ranger-managed for animal welfare, with strict rules and restricted areas. Do not enter closed sections of water, and never approach or touch dolphins.

Shark Bay's rules are not optional. They protect dolphins, dugongs, turtles, and globally significant habitats.

Monkey Mia dolphins: stay behind ranger rope lines, do not touch dolphins, and never attempt to feed them.
Wildlife approach distances: keep respectful distances from dolphins and whales on the water, and do not harass animals for photos.
Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve: do not walk below the high tide mark, and do not swim, dive, or snorkel over stromatolites or within 300 m of shore.
Sanctuary zones: some areas are 'look but do not take'. Check zoning maps before fishing or spearfishing.
Seagrass protection: seagrass is critical dugong habitat. Avoid trampling and use established moorings or sand patches rather than anchoring on vegetation.
No feeding wildlife: do not discard bait or fish waste near shore, and do not feed dolphins or seabirds.

Contact	Rôle	Téléphone	Disponibilité
Emergency services	Police, fire, ambulance	000	24/7
DAN Emergency Hotline (Australia)	Diving medical advice and emergency coordination	1800 088 200	24/7
Shark Bay Health Centre (Denham)	Local medical support	(08) 9948 1400	Hours vary; after-hours via emergency services
Shark Bay Police Station (Denham)	Police and local incident reporting	(08) 9915 9100	Hours vary; emergencies via 000
Marine Rescue Shark Bay (Volunteer Marine Rescue)	Marine search and rescue coordination	(08) 9948 1376	Volunteer service; monitor VHF channel 16 when boating
DBCA Denham District Office	Parks and marine reserves information	(08) 9948 2226	Business hours
Monkey Mia entrance station	Monkey Mia Conservation Park information	(08) 9948 1366	Business hours
Fiona Stanley Hospital Helpdesk (Perth)	Hospital contact including hyperbaric medicine referrals	(08) 6152 2222	24/7 helpdesk

Shark Bay (Monkey Mia)

Sécurité et conservation

Principaux risques

Sécurité plongée

Sécurité et conservation

Principaux risques

Sécurité plongée

Sécurité snorkeling et apnée

Vie marine et zones protégées

Contacts d'urgence