Authorities issue a shark warning after a whale carcass washes ashore at Bells Beach in Victoria, according to reports from Perth and Western Australia. The warnings are prompted by the presence of the carcass on the beach and the associated risk that sharks may move toward it. Bells Beach, known for its surf conditions and as a tourist destination, becomes the focus of the alert as officials manage public safety around the stranded animal. The reports do not cite additional details about the whale’s species, the cause of death, or whether the carcass is being removed. Both outlets describe the same core development: a whale carcass appears on the shore and authorities respond by advising people of heightened danger due to possible shark activity. The warning remains in place while the situation is assessed and the area is managed to reduce the risk to beachgoers.