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Community News, Beach Report

Whaler Shark Reported Off Safety Beach After Jet Ski Sighting

Graphic showing a whaler shark sighting at Tassells Cove, Safety Beach on 12 January.

A whaler shark has been reported off Safety Beach after a jet ski rider spotted a dorsal fin about 400 metres from shore. The public report was logged on Dorsal Watch as summer shark sightings continue across the Mornington Peninsula.

STPL News
12/01/2026

Frankston News

Frankston ramps up beach safety after October’s tragic drownings

Frankston City Council has strengthened its summer water-safety measures following the deaths of two men at Frankston Beach in October. Increased patrols, extended lifeguard hours and clearer warnings will be in place across the foreshore.