After two successful trial runs, one in Australia and one overseas, the Clever Buoy shark detection technology will have its first trial run in its home state of Western Australia.

The Clever Buoy technology was created by Perth-based company, Shark Mitigation Systems. It'll be trialled at City Beach this summer, made possible by $500,000 funding from the WA government as part of its wider effort to mitigate shark attacks.

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Clever Buoys use sonar to detect shark movements close to shore. The technology can identify various marine life from the way they move in the water, and when a shark is recognised the solar powered surface buoys then communicate the information to lifesavers on the beach.

The first trial of Clever Buoys was a season long run at Bondi Beach last summer, while the second was for just two weeks during the J'Bay Open this year. Shark Mitigation Systems were contracted by the WSL to arrange a network of buoys around the Supertubes lineup to protect competitors from a recurrence of Mick Fanning's 2015 close shave.

Following those two successes Shark Mitigation Systems began fielding enquiries from around the world. The interest was varied, from coastal councils to resort operators to real estate developers.

City Beach was chosen for the Perth trial because it sits between two groynes, which aides the Clever Buoys effectiveness.

WA Fisheries Minister Joe Francis said if sharks are detected it does not necessarily mean the animals would be killed under the state's catch-and-kill policy.

"It depends on the activity of the shark," he said."If it's persistent and staying around one area for a long time and you know that it's harassing humans then we'll look at those options then.

"But the initial thing you would do...[is] close the beach instantly.”

"On top of that, fisheries will have the ability to track the shark, we'll know if it's a tagged shark, non-tagged shark."