DBCA attempting to rescue and refloat three stranded false killer whales from House Beach near Bremer Bay

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Attractions staff will attempt to refloat three stranded false killer whales on Tuesday afternoon from House Beach, after a pod of seven were stranded overnight.

The seven false killer whales remained stranded on Tuesday morning on House Beach, about 12km east of Bremer Bay, however four of the animals died overnight.

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions said about noon the other three whales remained alive but were still stranded on the beach.

It said 13 DBCA staff were at the scene, all experienced in marine mammal incidents, and would try to refloat the three whales that were still alive.

The staff on scene were also undertaking drone surveillance of the area to rule out signs of other animals or further strandings.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development first issued a shark alert for the area about 5.50pm on Monday, which remains in place.

Members of the public are advised to avoid the area for their own safety and to support response efforts, and not to self-deploy to the incident.

DPIRD advises people should take additional caution in the area and adhere to beach closures issued by local government rangers, Parks and Wildlife Service officers and Surf Life Saving WA.

People are urged to stay informed by checking for shark activity on the SharkSmart website, SharkSmart WA app, or follow @SLSWA on X.