Description:Shelter Island is approximately 20 kilometres due west of Albany, Western Australia. It is often mistakenly referred to as Muttonbird Island. The island is approximately 130 metres off-shore from Muttonbird Beach separated by a channel that has an average depth of 8 metres it is regarded as a suitable open-water divesite The island consists of a mass of granite but has sufficient soil for plant growth and is well vegetated on top. The island supports breeding populations of Flesh-footed Shearwaters and Little Penguins. The total area of the island is 10 hectares.
Jurisdictions::Great Southern Development Commission, South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council, City of Albany
