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Henri Freycinet Harbour also known as Freycinet Estuary is one of the inner gulfs of Shark Bay World Heritage area that lies to the west of the Peron Peninsula.

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Map of Henri Freycinet Harbour, Shark Bay WA 6537, Australia

It has a significantly larger number of islands compared to Hamelin Pool – and has a number of smaller peninsulas known as 'prongs' on its northern area. It has also been identified as a critical dugong habitat area.

It is situated within the Shark Bay Marine Park

The estuary has been dredged as part of works related to the Shark Bay Salt Joint Venture

Islands

  • Baudin Island
  • Charles Island
  • Freycinet Island
  • Lefebre Island
  • Salutation Island
  • References

    Henri Freycinet Harbour Wikipedia