The Surf Life Saving WA helicopter has begun its patrols over Perth and Peel region beaches.
Last season, the State-funded helicopter patrols, provided 90 direct warnings to ocean users, patrolled WA beaches for 989 hours, covered more than 100,000 kilometres of coastline and spotted 522 sharks.
Metropolitan services will first run between Port Bouvard to the south, Yanchep to the north, and Rottnest Island to the west on weekends; and will then move to daily patrols from October 1, 2018 to April 30, 2019.
The South-West service will run between Bunbury and Margaret River on weekends from September 1, with services increasing to daily patrols from November 19, 2018 to February 3, 2019 before reverting back to weekend patrols. The September and April school holidays will also include daily services.
Premier Mark McGowan said the patrols give beachgoers peace of mind when entering the water.
"With spring and the warmer weather starting to set in, we expect to see Western Australians once again embrace our beautiful beaches for some fun in the sun," Mr McGowan said.
"The State Government-funded helicopters are also such an important surveillance tool to help keep our community safe, whether it be from a rip or sharks."
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