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Shark Bay lies off the coast of Western Australia, and prides itself as place of extraordinary global significance. So much so that it was listed among the World Heritage sites in 1991 because it hosts several endangered species and features some special physical characteristics. Shark Bay in Perth is considered as an important National Park in Western Australia with spectacular coastal landforms, many bays and inlets, and a remarkable amount of wildlife. All these features have made Shark Bay a major place for sightseeing in Perth. The highlights of Shark Bay which makes it a major tourist attraction in Perth are: - World's largest and most diverse Seagrass beds is found in Shark bay
- Largest population of Dugongs, a sea mammal, in the world is available here.
- Stromatolites, believed to be the first life form on earth is found in Hamlin Pool in Shark Bay.
- Shark bay hosts 35% of Australia's bird's species.
- There is a large breeding group of Tiger Sharks.
- The famous Humpback Wales have a traditional feeding and resting place in Shark Bay.
- The adorable bottle nosed Dolphins are particularly famous in Monkey Mia where they come close to the shore and interact with the people who wade into knee deep water. Besides these attractions there are few other places in Shark bay in Perth, Australia which is worth a visit. These are Denhen town site, Shark Bay's main population site, Francis Peron National Park and tribal lands inhabited by the Nganda and Malgana people thousands of years back. Shark bay is also popular destination for activities such as boating, diving, snorkeling, windsurfing and swimming.
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