Shark Bay is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Cape Upstart National Park, which is found in the region of QLD, Australia.

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Shark Bay Review

Shark Bay is a solid Australian beach that many see as a sound option in the region of QLD.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Shark Bay.

It is located in the area of Cape Upstart National Park, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of QLD.

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Is Shark Bay a top ranked beach in Australia?

So, when it comes to comparing Shark Bay with the rest, is it in the Top 10 beaches in Australia? Is it in the Top 20 beaches in Australia? Well, the best way to find out is to check our Current Australia Best Beach Rankings and see if Shark Bay makes the list of most beautiful beaches in Australia!

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Holiday in Shark Bay

Cape Upstart National Park is a place in QLD that is very enjoyable to visit and provides a great environment for a holiday.

There have been no negative reports recieved from Locals, Tourists, Fishermen, Surfers, Swimmers or Campers at Shark Bay.

Camping in Shark Bay

If you intend on camping in Shark Bay it is best to see if a booking is required beforehand. When permitted, choosing to go free camping in Shark Bay is acceptable, but it is important you follow the local rules of Cape Upstart National Park.

Generally coastal areas in Australia like Shark Bay have a myriad of options for caravans, caravan parks, tents and campgrounds.

Fishing in Shark Bay

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Cape Upstart National Park require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Shark Bay it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Shark Bay

Througout Australia and in places such as Cape Upstart National Park, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Shark Bay, please be mindful of rip currents, ocean conditions, big swells, drops offs, rocks and marine stingers and predators.

Always swim between the flags in Shark Bay where available. Never swim alone!

It is highly recommended you visit Beach Safe Australia before visiting Shark Bay to ensure you are prepared for the weather and tidal conditions.

Accomodation in Shark Bay

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like Cape Upstart National Park can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Shark Bay can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Shark Bay

Please note - many Australian speicies are protected, and QLD is no exception. Do not feed local wildlife and please be aware you are visiting their natural habitat around Cape Upstart National Park.

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Shark Bay may include:

Marine life in Shark Bay: Sharks, Whales, Stingrays, Manta Rays, Turtles, Seals, Dolphins, Starfish, Jellyfish, Blue Bottles, Crabs.

Wildlife life in Shark Bay: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

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Surfing in Shark Bay

Experienced surfers will find QLD conditions vary from day to day. It is advised to always wear a wetsuit and never surf in Shark Bay alone.

Boating in Shark Bay

Please enquire directly with Shark Bay or the office of Cape Upstart National Park to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Shark Bay.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Shark Bay is one of the limited nude beaches in Australia. As a general rule, unless there is clear signage, you cannot assume a beach in QLD is one of the few permitted topless beaches in Australia.

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