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Shark Bay was granted world heritage status in 1991. It is listed under criteria vii, viii, xi, and x. It is a place of great natural beauty as well as a home to stromatolites which are the oldest forms of life on earth. It is a great sanctuary for all types of life, containing great biodiversity. It is home to 5 kinds of different mammals, it is used as a migratory point for humpbacks, among other whales. Sharks and Manta Rays are also observed within the Bay. It is also home to the Wooramel Seagrass Bank which is the largest structure of its type in the world and contains 12 different species of seagrass.
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Is shark bay a natural heritage?
what type of heritage site is shark bay
When did shell beach became a heritage site?
Shell Beach (as a part of Shark Bay) became a World Heritage site in 1991.
Why is shark bay called shark bay?
it is a beach bay on shark island and there's a shark there so its called shark bay
Where is Steep Point?
Situated within within the Shark Bay World Heritage site in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia, Steep Point is the westernmost point on the Australian mainland.
Where does a shark bay mouse live?
its a mouse from shark bay (hence the name)
Why is shark bay listed on the world heritage list?
The reasons that Shark bay was listed are that it represents and shows examples of: Major stages of the world's evolutionary history Geological and biological processes Natural beauty Threatened species
What is the aboriginal significance in Shark Bay?
it means dream story of shark bay
Should kaymay bay national park be a world heritage site?
Yes, the Kaymay Bay National Park should be a world heritage site.
When was Shark Bay Marine Park created?
Shark Bay Marine Park was created in 1990.
What is the airport code for Shark Bay Airport?
The airport code for Shark Bay Airport is MJK.
What is the area of Shire of Shark Bay?
The area of Shire of Shark Bay is 25,423 square kilometers.
What is the estimated shark population in the world?
The megamouth shark lives in the coast of the U.K japan and Taiwan
