Shark Bay, Western Australia

Shark Bay is a locality in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia. It is located at approximately 25°30'S 113°30'E, over 800 km north of Perth, on the westernmost point of Australia. It was named by William Dampier, the first European to visit the bay in July 1699.

Related Topics:
Gascoyne - Western Australia - Perth - Australia - William Dampier - 1699

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Shark Bay may refer to:

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• the bay itself, along with its peninsulas and numerous islands
• the Shire of Shark Bay
• the Shark Bay World Heritage Site
• the Shark Bay Marine Park.
 
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