Humpback whale strands on sandbank at Port Kennedy, officials intervene
A humpback whale has washed ashore on a shallow sandbank at Port Kennedy near Perth, prompting the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions to manage the situation.
The marine mammal was found beached in shallow water at Port Kennedy, a beach in Perth's southern suburbs. Staff from the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions are on site and consulting veterinarians to decide the best response. Authorities have closed the beach and asked the public to stay clear to avoid stressing the animal, noting that the presence of the whale could also draw sharks to the area.
Why it matters
A beached whale poses risks to the animal, nearby beach users and local marine life, requiring coordinated wildlife response.
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