Shag Rock (Houtman Abrolhos)
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LocationIndian Ocean, off the coast of Western Australia
ArchipelagoHoutman Abrolhos
Area0.1 ha (0.25 acres)
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Indian Ocean, off the coast of Western Australia |
| Coordinates | 28°28′33″S 113°42′44″E / 28.47583°S 113.71222°E |
| Archipelago | Houtman Abrolhos |
| Area | 0.1 ha (0.25 acres) |
| Length | 50 m (160 ft) |
| Width | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Administration | |
Australia | |
| State | Western Australia |
| Demographics | |
| Population | nil |
Shag Rock is a small rocky island in the Wallabi Group of the Houtman Abrolhos.
It is located at 28°28′33″S 113°42′44″E / 28.47583°S 113.71222°E,[1][2] about 1.5 km (1 mi) east of West Wallabi Island.[3] Its nearest neighbour is Plover Island, about 700 m (2,297 ft) away. The island has an area of about 0.1 ha (0.25 acres), and a maximum elevation of 3 m (10 ft).[4] It is uninhabited, and devoid of human infrastructure.
This island should not be confused with the rocky island that lies to the west of North Island. The latter has no gazetted name, but is informally known as "Shag Rock".