Monkey Mia | Denham | Shark Bay

Shark Bay World Heritage Area

Stayed at Denham a few miles from Monkey Mia

Very attractive seaside beach. 

The rainfall here only averages around 200 mm a year, so don't expect too many green lawns!

water here is hard to come by.

But beer in the pub was good and caravan park easy walking distance.

Drove out to Monkey Mia to have a look a the Dolphin feeding, some interesting country side, and the colour of the sea, is a deep turquoise, to a dark blue in the deeper areas, very impressive.

The Monkey Mia experience I thought was a bit overrated, however the girls loved it,
and well run,  you can get a close look at the dolphins, if you like that sort of thing.























But there is plenty of other interesting stuff to see.
As I was walking along the peer, looking at the dolphins and turtles, an arm emerged from under the deck clutching a drink bottle.
When your in the wilderness, sometimes strange things happen, I have heard that!
But don't think even David Attenborough could explain this one!
And its before lunch, so no alcohol consumed yet.

Is anyone missing someone?
Did this man swim from a missing boat?
Or is it a Mermaid?
Do Mermaids normally have such hairy arms?
Why would you have a water bottle in your hand if you were a Mermaid, or have swum from a sinking boat?
Does anyone recognize this arm?
Am I getting too much sun?

So many questions, so little info.

At the moment in Denham they are running
The Shark Bay annual Fishing Fiesta,
some pretty good fish being caught.
Most are catch and release, they weigh, measure, take a photo and release most of them, and keep an odd one.
Looks like a lot of fun and area is well protected by Dirk Harthog Island from strong west winds.

Coming home from a look at the fish coming in at the fishing comp in Denham.
Another couple of very enjoyable days.