
Shell Beach



Shell Beach
About this rest area
Shell Beach, located in L’Haridon Bight of Shark Bay, is an extraordinary stretch of beach covered in billions of tiny Cardiid Cockle shells up to 10 meters deep. This specific type of bivalve shellfish thrives in the hypersalinated waters where its typical predators cannot, leading to a beautiful accumulation of these shells along the shore. Historically, these abundant shells were even used as building materials. The shimmering white shoreline against the blue ocean creates a breath-taking backdrop, making Shell Beach a unique and must-visit destination.
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Shell Beach•Shark Bay Road, Shark Bay, WA, 6537
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