Protected Area · Australia
Shark Bay Marine Park
Shark Bay Marine Park is a protected area in Australia, covering 1,763,695 acres (713,743 ha), established in 1990.
Protected Area · Australia
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Park facts
| Park type | Protected Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Australia |
| Area | 1,763,695 acres (713,743 ha) |
| Established | 1990 |
| Coordinates | 25.9167° S, 113.5333° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Shark Bay Marine Park
The Shark Bay Marine Park is a protected marine park located within the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Shark Bay, in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia. The 748,725-hectare (1,850,140-acre) marine park is situated over 800 kilometres (500 mi) north of Perth and 400 kilometres (250 mi) north of Geraldton. The marine park is known for its large marine animals, such as the famous Monkey Mia dolphins, turtles, dugongs and sharks. The park and its vast seagrass meadows, with a total of twelve species of seagrass in the park, form an important part of the Shark Bay World Heritage Area.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Perth, Australia |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 800 km north of Perth |
Airports near this park
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- Shark Bay Airport (MJK) · Denham, Australia · 3.0 miles away
- Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) · Carnarvon, Australia · 71.8 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Shark Bay Marine Park?
Shark Bay Marine Park is in Australia (25.9167° S, 113.5333° E).
When was Shark Bay Marine Park established?
Shark Bay Marine Park was established in 1990, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Shark Bay Marine Park?
Shark Bay Marine Park covers 1,763,695 acres (713,743 ha).
How do I get to Shark Bay Marine Park?
The nearest town is Perth, Australia. about 800 km north of Perth.
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1785373 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shark_Bay_Marine_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).