Council facing hefty bill to remove whale carcass from popular beach
Authorities are attempting to tag sharks lured to one of Perth's most popular beaches by a whale carcass, as they try to figure out how to transport the 10-metre specimen to landfill.
A dead whale remains on City Beach in Perth, pending removal, as authorities grapple with the logistics of transporting it to a landfill. Drum lines have been deployed to try to tag sharks attracted to the area. City Beach and Floreat Beach, both popular in the Town of Cambridge, have been closed since the whale carcass washed up earlier this week.
The council is seeking quotes to have the carcass removed, as towing it out to sea might be impractical due to weather conditions. In 2014, a similar incident at Scarborough Beach reportedly cost $175,000. Mayor Gary Mack indicated the council would request financial assistance from the state government, but Fisheries Minister Jackie Jarvis had not been informed of the removal cost.
The minister noted that local governments typically handle such issues, but declined further comment.
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