661 — Shark Bay

WA Department of Transport Nautical Chart

Large-area coastal and bay navigation for one of Western Australia’s most vast, shallow, and environmentally complex marine regions.

🚤 Navigate Shark Bay with Local Authority Confidence

Chart 661 — Shark Bay is a detailed nautical chart published by the Western Australian Department of Transport to support safe recreational and local commercial boating throughout Shark Bay.

Shark Bay is a World Heritage–listed marine environment defined by expansive shallows, seagrass banks, islands, narrow channels, and long distances between safe refuges. This chart provides the clarity and scale flexibility needed for confident navigation across a large and varied seascape.

🧭 Why Skippers Rely on This Chart

• ⚓ Authoritative WA source — Published by the Department of Transport

• 🗺️ Dual-scale coverage — 1:50,000 regional context & 1:30,000 working detail

• 🌊 Extensive depth soundings — Critical in shallow, bank-filled waters

• 🚦 Navigation aids clearly shown — Lights, beacons, piles & limits

• 🚤 Hazard awareness — Supports safe passage around banks, shoals & islands

• 🇦🇺 Printed locally in Australia — Crisp colour and professional finish

Compiled to specifications based on those of the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO), this chart follows recognised global charting standards while remaining tightly focused on local WA conditions.

🧠 Why Shark Bay Needs a Dedicated Chart

Shark Bay is beautiful—but unforgiving. This chart helps skippers:

• Plan long transits across shallow banks

• Identify channels, islands, and safe routes

• Understand depth variation over large distances

• Navigate confidently in remote, low-infrastructure waters

• Combine ecological awareness with safe, informed navigation

This is a working navigation tool, not a decorative map.

👥 Who This Chart Is For

• 🚤 Experienced recreational skippers exploring Shark Bay

• 🎣 Fishers operating across banks and channels

• 🛥️ Local commercial & service operators

• 🧭 Charter operators & boating clubs

• 🗂️ Marine planners, educators & researchers

• 🎁 A serious gift for WA’s remote-area boaters

If Shark Bay is on your itinerary, this chart is essential.

🗺️ What You’ll See on the Chart

Clear, concise, and navigationally critical information, including:

• Accurate depth soundings

• Extensive banks, shoals & seabed features

• Navigation aids (lights, beacons, piles)

• Marked nautical limits

• Identified hazards and obstructions

• Reference points for passage planning and anchoring

Mariners should keep charts current by regularly consulting relevant Notices to Mariners.

🖨️ Field-Ready Print Options

Choose the finish that suits remote and shallow-water use:

📄 Paper (Standard)

• Full-colour print on quality paper

• Best for chart tables, planning, or protected use

💧 Waterproof DuPont™ Tyvek®

• Tear-proof, water-resistant & foldable

• Will not disintegrate when wet

• Ideal for extended on-water use

✍️ Laminated (Write-On / Wipe-Off)

• True encapsulation for durability

• Draw routes with whiteboard marker

• Apply map dots without permanent marking

• Highly resistant to tears, stains, and heavy handling

📐 Chart Specifications

⚠️ Important Navigation Notice

These Department of Transport charts do not meet Australian or international chart carriage requirements, including SOLAS V.

For compliance-grade navigation, mariners must use official charts published by the Australian Hydrographic Service or UK Admiralty.

This chart is intended for planning, reference, and local navigation awareness, particularly in shallow and environmentally sensitive waters.

🇦🇺 Our Commitment

At Mapworld, we print charts locally in Australia using professional-grade materials and marine-ready finishes. Every chart is carefully checked and supplied ready for real use in remote and demanding conditions.

🧭 Ready to explore Shark Bay with confidence?

Select your preferred finish and add Chart 661 — Shark Bay to your kit today.