Report an entanglement
Whale, dolphins and other marine mammals occasionally get entangled in fishing gear, aquaculture infrastructure, protective nets and marine debris. To document these incidents and to understand the impact such events may have on marine mammal populations it is important that all observed events are recorded. If you have seen an entangled marine mammal please click the button below to fill out a form with the details of the entanglement.
Please note that submission of information and/or images will be taken as acceptance of the terms and conditions as set out below.
Please note!
If you find an animal entangled, stranded or in distress please contact the relevant State or Territory rescue hotline immediately!.| New South Wales |
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| ORRCA Whale and Dolphin Rescue Ph: 02 9415 3333 |
| Northern Territory |
| Marine Wildwatch Ph: 1800 453 941 |
| Queensland |
| RSPCA Ph: 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625) |
| South Australia |
| National Parks and Wildlife Service Ph: 1300 650 411 Quote 465393 |
| Tasmania |
| Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment Ph: 0427 942 537 |
| Victoria |
| Whale and Dolphin Emergency Hotline Ph: 1300 136 017 |
| Western Australia |
| Wildcare Ph: 08 9474 9055 |