Shell Beach

Shell Beach is a 60-kilometre beach in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area, Western Australia, about 45 kilometres southeast of Denham on L'Haridon Bight. It is composed entirely of billions of tiny white cockle shells (Fragum erugatum) up to 10 metres deep, one of only two beaches of its kind in the world. The bright white shell shoreline contrasts with shallow turquoise waters, making it a distinctive natural attraction within Shark Bay Marine Park.

Visitors can expect a dazzling white shoreline made entirely of small coquina shells instead of sand, stretching for kilometres along the shallow, clear turquoise waters of L'Haridon Bight. The beach is backed by low coastal shrubland and a small day-use area with picnic facilities. Water is very shallow near shore, suitable for wading and paddling. There are no shops or commercial developments, offering a natural, tranquil setting for sightseeing, photography and picnicking.