Shark Bay Marine Park is located at Shark Bay World Heritage Site, Western Australia, over 800 km (500 mi) north of Perth.
It is the site of the world's largest seagrass meadows, with a total of twelve species of seagrass in the park.
Shark Bay Marine Park is also home to a variety of marine life, including sea turtles, dolphins, whales, dugongs, and smaller animals such as prawns and scallops.
Major reference points of its boundaries include Steep Point at the south side of Dirk Hartog Island and Cape Inscription at the north side.
Read more about Shark Bay Marine Park: Fishing Rules
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