Sharks could stay at Perth beach weeks after whale carcass removal, expert says | ABC NEWS
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City Beach in Perth was closed after a whale carcass washed up on its shore, attracting sharks in the shallows. The event has sparked shark tagging efforts and a complicated removal mission. Whale expert Vanessa Pirotta says sharks could remain at the beach for weeks after the carcass disposal, meaning authorities could keep the beach closed for some time. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-29/whale-carcass-at-city-beach-sparks-shark-tagging-mission/107206356 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia #abcnewswa
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