Whale carcass at City Beach sparks shark tagging, removal mission
A 13-metre whale carcass at City Beach in Perth has forced the closure of local beaches due to the presence of sharks. Local authorities are coordinating a complex removal operation to dispose of the remains safely.
Why it matters
The incident poses a significant public safety risk and highlights the logistical challenges of managing marine wildlife incidents in urban areas.
Beaches remain closed after a whale carcass washed up at City Beach, attracting sharks within metres of the shoreline.
Drum lines have been set in the water in an attempt to tag sharks lured to the area.
The carcass will be removed tomorrow morning before being taken to landfill.
Link copied Share Share article A festering whale carcass that washed up on one of Perth's most popular beaches will be removed and taken to landfill tomorrow.
Beaches in the Town of Cambridge remain closed after the dead whale washed up at City Beach early yesterday morning, attracting multiple sharks within metres of the shoreline.
Mayor Gary Mack confirmed contractors would use heavy machinery to begin the "complex and potentially risky" task of removing the 13-metre long, 31-tonne whale at around 10am tomorrow morning.
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