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Shark Alert: Dead Whale Closes Sydney Beaches
25 Apr
Summary
- A decomposing whale carcass found on Era beach led to beach closures.
- Increased shark activity has been reported in the area.
- Beaches from Garie to Burning Palms are closed to the public.
Beaches along southern Sydney's Royal National Park are closed following the discovery of a decomposing whale carcass. The large carcass washed ashore at Era beach on Saturday, prompting authorities to issue warnings about increased shark activity in the area.
Consequently, beaches spanning from Garie to Burning Palms, encompassing Wattamolla and Era, have been shut. Visitors have been urged to avoid the water due to the heightened risk of shark presence. Surf Life Saving NSW reported observing a significant number of sharks near the shore and rock platforms.
Officials have not identified the whale species. Surf lifesavers continue to patrol the affected areas, emphasizing the danger posed by large sharks sighted in the water. The whale had reportedly been decomposing at sea for some time before washing ashore.
