Shark Bay, Western Australia

Shark Bay is located on Western Australia’s Coral Coast. The area is the westernmost point of the Australian mainland.

Shark Bay is a World Heritage site, listed by UNESCO for its:

• Vast sea-grass beds, which are the largest in the world at 4,800km2
• Dugong population
• Stromatolites, colonies of algae forming hard deposits in the shallow waters and are among the oldest forms of life on earth.

The Shark Bay/Denham/Monkey Mia area is a popular holiday destination, with tourists from around the world taking advantage of the many tours on offer throughout the region.

Accommodation for holiday makers can be found in the town of Denham or at the Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort.

Taking a road trip is a fantastic way to experience the spectacular Western Australian coastline. You can see various car hire options here.

Dirk Hartog Island is a major attraction and is named after the famous Dutch explorer who landed there in 1616.

The Monkey Mia Resort, 25km northeast of Denham, is famous for the bottlenose dolphins that come to the shore for feeding.

Ocean Park is one of the major attractions of the Shark Bay area. An exciting and eco-friendly aquarium, Ocean Park enables guests of all ages to see and learn about local marine species — even watch tiger sharks being fed!