Shark Bay is a World Heritage Site in the Gascoyne region and is located approximately 800 kilometers north of Perth, on the westernmost point of the Australian continent.

Shark Bay is an area of great beauty, it’s rich in marine life and is home to some of the earth’s first life forms. There is no shortage of things to do in Shark Bay. The region boasts attractions like Monkey Mia, Shell Beach, Dirk Hartog Island, and the Hamelin Pool stromatolites. It’s where brilliant turquoise water meets vibrant red desert earth.

Shark Bay has clear water and many beaches. Shell Beach is one of the most famous. Rather than sand, the shore is made entirely of billions of tiny white cockle shells. They thrive in the super salty Shark Bay water where they have no natural competition or predators. The crystal clear water of the bay, the crunch as you walk on the shells, and the hiss as the little waves wash onto the shelly shore.

A delight for nature lovers, the area is riddled with marine life, from inquisitive dolphins and laid-back dugongs to fine-eating fish and – as its name – 28 shark species.

Without getting into a time machine, travelers can view these mounds of cyanobacteria that are amongst the earliest living things on our planet. Hamelin Pool is home to the most diverse and abundant examples of stromatolites in the world. Also referred to as living fossils, stromatolites are living representatives of life over 3500 million years ago when there was no other complex life on Earth.

Even if you don’t want to enjoy the sumptuous local seafood on offer, you still have to come by and see the Old Pearler Restaurant made entirely out of shells. Not only is it made of coquina shell, but it is also decorated with shells and has a charming nautical theme inside. It is only a little place so book early if you want to eat there.

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