After a dead whale washed up at a Perth beach, some took selfies. Others held their nose from the stench
A dead whale has washed ashore at a popular beach in Perth, Australia, drawing crowds of onlookers and attracting sharks to the area. Local authorities have closed the beach and issued safety warnings to the public.
Why it matters
The presence of a large carcass near a populated area poses a significant public safety risk due to increased shark activity.
The huge whale carcass on Perth’s City beach. The huge whale carcass on Perth’s City beach. Western Australia After a dead whale washed up at a Perth beach, some took selfies. Others held their nose from the stench Local authorities have closed the beach for several kilometres and multiple sharks have been spotted in the area
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Multiple sharks have been spotted swimming near a large, smelly whale carcass that has washed ashore at a popular capital city beach, drawing hundreds of onlookers.
Surf lifesavers found the dead animal at Perth’s City beach at about 7.30am on Monday and raised the alarm.
Local authorities closed the beach for several kilometres in each direction of the carcass, which appeared to be about six metres long.
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