A 13-metre whale carcass is being removed from Perth’s City Beach after washing up early Monday. Authorities close the beach to the public while a large-scale operation prepares the carcass for transport and eventual burial.
Multiple outlets report that the carcass draws large great white sharks to the shoreline, with sharks remaining in the area during parts of the operation. Contractors use heavy equipment such as earthmovers and a crane, along with tarpaulins and ropes, to secure and move the remains. ABC also says the effort is valued at about $100,000 and that the beach stays closed as the work continues.
Outlet coverage focuses on different aspects: The Guardian highlights the shark risk and preparation steps using video footage; ABC emphasizes the timeline (with removal starting about four days after the whale first arrives) and the overall cost and beach closure; other outlets focus primarily on the use of a crane and the carcass weight. All accounts agree the whale is taken to a landfill site for burial.
