The Beach Emergency Numbers (BEN) system is a coding system, designed to improve emergency response times by installing signs with unique numbers at beach access points.
These signs will provide specific location information, vital when emergency services are deployed in the event of a shark sighting, attack or other beach emergencies.
In an emergency situation, please dial 000 and quote the unique code and location information on the nearest BEN sign.
Signs are primarily located at beach access points determined by the LGA in consultation with DPIRD, the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) and relevant stakeholders.
BEN signs will be progressively installed in participating LGA areas and are currently located in:
- City of Albany
- Shire of Augusta-Margaret River
- City of Bunbury
- City of Busselton
- Town of Cambridge
- Shire of Capel
- City of Cockburn
- Shire of Coorow
- Shire of Dandaragan
- Shire of Esperance
- Garden Island
- City of Joondalup
- City of Kwinana
- City of Mandurah
- City of Melville
- City of Nedlands
- City of Rockingham
- Shire of Waroona
BEN sign locations can be viewed on the SharkSmart activity map.
If we haven’t answered your questions in the information provided please contact bensign@dpird.wa.gov.au
*This information has been extracted from the Sharksmart website. For more information about BEN signs and how to be Sharksmart, please visit the website.