The Shark Bay World Heritage Area is home to over 10,000 dugongs — approximately 10 % of the world's entire population — supported by 4,000 km² of seagrass meadows, the largest in the world. Watched from wildlife cruise boats departing Monkey Mia, Denham or Dirk Hartog Island, or from scenic flights. Swimming with dugongs is not permitted. Most active September-May.
Dugong dugon
Discover where and when to observe Dugong (Dugong dugon) in the wild. 7 observation spots worldwide: Shark Bay / Monkey Mia (Western Australia), Abu Dabbab / Marsa Mubarak (Marsa Alam, Egypt), Moreton Bay / Tangalooma (Queensland, Australia), Ningaloo Reef (Western Australia), Busuanga / Coron (Palawan, Philippines). Interactive migration map and travel tips.
