Sharks circle as whale carcass washes up on City Beach
The carcass was reported by Surf Life Saving WA about 7.30am and authorities have received reports of white pointers swimming off the coast.
A whale carcass washed up on City Beach in Perth, prompting authorities to issue multiple shark warnings for the area. The carcass was reported by Surf Life Saving WA at around 7:30am.
Several sharks have been spotted circling in the area, according to reports. The SharkSmart website said two white sharks, one measuring 5 metres and another 4 metres, were seen 10 metres offshore, as well as a 3.5-metre unknown species of shark and a 2.5-metre shark of unknown species.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development warned that the carcass could attract sharks to come close to shore. People have been advised to exercise additional caution and follow any beach closures. This incident comes just 10 days after a fatal shark attack at Sorrento beach, according to ABC News AU.
Brief written by urgent.news from The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, ABC News AU — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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