A dead whale carcass washes ashore at Perth’s City Beach and draws hundreds of onlookers, including people taking photos. Surf lifesavers report finding the whale around 7:30am on Monday and alerting authorities.
Officials close the beach for several kilometres in each direction of the carcass due to shark activity nearby. Multiple sharks are spotted swimming in the area, including footage and reports identifying at least one five-metre great white shark. The whale’s strong smell and the presence of sharks lead some people to react by covering their noses while watching.
Across coverage, the core details are consistent: the whale carcass is on a popular beach in Perth, surf lifesavers discover it in the morning, authorities impose a wide closure around the site, and sharks—reported as great whites among them—are seen near the carcass. The reporting differs mainly in emphasis, with some outlets focusing on the public reaction to the whale while others highlight the shark identification and video evidence.
