This is one of the most interesting stops along Shark Bay Road heading up to Denham. Shell Beach is a unique beach made up almost entirely of crushed cockle shells which have massed up here over hundreds of thousands of years.
The beach makes for a unique experience and the crushed shells are easy to walk on if you want to venture into the shallow waters or take a bit of a dip in the sea here. Photo opportunities are really nice at Shell Beach as well especially when sky and viewing conditions are favourable.
Shell Beach in Shark Bay is a true natural wonder. The beach gets its name from the millions of tiny white shells that blanket its shore, creating a mesmerizing sight that stretches for kilometers. Walking along the shore feels like strolling on a bed of pearls. The water is crystal clear, inviting visitors to take a refreshing dip or simply bask in the beauty of the surroundings. The contrast between the white shells and the azure waters of Shark Bay is simply stunning.
Even though it’s a bit off the main road, it’s an excellent place to go, like what I expected and more. Must stop here if you’re headed out further to monkey Mia/shark bay.
There is no shade at all, a very beautiful shell beach, full of small shells and very clean water, which is very impressive. I also suddenly saw a small shark (probably) swimming by, and I also saw a lizard beside the trail. Climb over leisurely
Shell Beach is a unique and beautiful beach located in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area in Western Australia. It is one of only a handful of places in the world where the beach is made up of billions of tiny shells, rather than sand. The shells are from a type of cockle called the pipi, and they are so densely packed that they create a hard, smooth surface that is perfect for walking on.
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