Shell Beach, Shark Bay, Western Australia, WA, has cockle shells (coquina) reaching a depth of 7 to 10 metres.
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4928 x 3280 px | 41.7 x 27.8 cm | 16.4 x 10.9 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
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Shell Beach, Shark Bay, Western Australia, AustraliaMore information:
Shell Beach has a great abundance of the shells of the cockle species Fragum erugatum, typically reaching a depth of 7 to 10 metres. The seawater in the area has a high salinity which has allowed the cockle to proliferate unchecked. Over time, the shells have formed a limestone that is known as Coquina.