Shark Bay - Shark Bay

The bay Shark Bay located in Western Australia.

location

Shark Bay

Regions

The Shark Bay Marine Park on the Peron Peninsula is UNESCO world natural heritage.

places

• Denham is the only town in this region with around 750 inhabitants.
• Monkey Mia is known for its hand-lined wild dolphins. What was started by local fishermen in earlier years is carried on today. However, it became part of marine research as a research station has been located here since the 1980s. These feedings are carried out twice a day by selected visitors under the supervision of the rangers. Feeding in the afternoon has the advantage that there are usually fewer people on site. Because many leave at noon or arrive in the afternoon. There is also the option of guided boat tours, where with luck you can see various marine life - dolphins, manatees, rays, turtles, etc.

Other goals

This is right at the beginning of the peninsula Hamelin Pool Marine Reserve that is part of the marine park. The black mushrooms in the water look like lumps of tar, but they are the oldest living things on earth. Your name - Stomatolites - and their age is estimated at around 3.5 billion years. You can also see a telegraph station from 1884 and old graves. The underground is made up of billions of Cockle which is over 100 km long and up to 15 m deep. This also includes the well-known Shell Beach with its endless white beaches and crystal clear water. Until 1990, blocks were broken from this bank of mussels and used to build houses. However, this has been prohibited since the protection zone was set up. A few houses can still be seen in Denham.

getting there

Via North West Costal Hwy to Overlander Roadhouse. If you want to spend the night in Monkey Mia, it is advisable for campers Reserve your parking space in good time. Since it is the only one, it will soon be full if there is a large influx.

For locations to the north or south, see Northern Western Australia.

mobility

Tourist Attractions

Stromatolites, Shell Beach, water dwellers at various viewpoints on the way to Monkey Mia, shell houses in Denham, beautiful flora in spring

activities

Dolphin feeding in Monkey Mia, boat tours to various sea creatures, sightseeing flights, hikes