Shark sightings log

Sightings listed on this page are based on information given to fisheries officers by members of the public.

Identifier codes

P - Report from member of the public
R - Surf Life Saving South Australia 
F - UniSA/SES observation from fixed wing aircraft
S - Report from South Australia Police
A - Report from Abalone Divers Association
W - White Sharks Count program (including sighting ID number) – these reports are provided some time after the sighting date

Disclaimer

The shark sightings recorded on this site do not necessarily indicate the presence or absence of sharks in any particular area or at a certain time and recorded sightings may not be specifically accurate, valid, or useful.

Sightings are rarely verified or confirmed. The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) takes no responsibility for the accuracy of this information.

PIRSA excludes all liability to any person arising directly or indirectly from using this site and any information or material available on the site.