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Shark Bay Prawn Managed Fishery — Areas Closed to Fishing for Prawns — Notice No. 1 of 2026

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Prohibits prawn fishing in specified areas and times within the Shark Bay Prawn Managed Fishery, and permits gear trialling.

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Entity
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locations
Western AustraliaShire of Shark BayDirk Hartog IslandPeron PeninsulaSteep Point
Notice Date
1 May 2026
Reference Numbers
Notice No. 1 of 2026Notice No. 3 of 2025

Notice Text

Nathan Harrison, Executive Director, Fisheries and Aquaculture of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, in accordance with clause 10 of the Shark Bay Prawn Managed Fishery Management Plan 1993, cancels Notice No. 3 of 2025, permits gear trialling, and prohibits prawn fishing in specified areas and times within the Shark Bay Prawn Managed Fishery.

WA Government Gazette No. 46/2026 · 1 May 2026 · Page 3
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