Dead Whale Washes Up on Perth Beach, Drawing Crowds and Sharks
A whale carcass that washed ashore at Perth's City Beach drew onlookers and multiple sharks, prompting authorities to close a stretch of coastline, The Guardian reported.
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A dead whale washed ashore at Perth's City Beach in Australia, drawing hundreds of onlookers and several sharks that were spotted swimming near the carcass, according to The Guardian.
Surf lifesavers discovered the animal at around 7:30 a.m. on Monday and raised the alarm, the report said. Local authorities subsequently closed several kilometres of beach as a precaution.
The report described mixed reactions from the public, with some visitors taking selfies near the carcass while others reacted to its smell.
The Guardian's report did not specify the whale's species, size, or the suspected cause of death, nor did it indicate when the carcass would be removed or how long the beach closure would remain in effect.
Whale strandings periodically occur along Australia's coastline and often attract sharks and other scavengers, prompting temporary swimming restrictions in affected areas.
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- After a dead whale washed up at a Perth beach, some took selfies. Others held their nose from the stench — The Guardian — World
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