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Shark warning after whale dies in Clarence River
Original: Authorities issue shark warning over whale that swam 11km upstream in Clarence River and later died
A whale swam 11 kilometres upstream in the Clarence River in northern New South Wales before dying, prompting authorities to issue a shark warning in the area. Officials have cautioned swimmers and boaters that a whale carcass in the waterway could attract sharks. The incident has drawn attention to the unusual decision by the animal to travel so far inland, a rare occurrence that typically ends badly for the whale.
Why now: The rare and fatal appearance of a whale far upstream, and the safety warnings it triggered, is drawing public and media attention.
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Evidence
- Authorities issue shark warning over whale that swam 11km upstream in Clarence River and later died · theguardian.com
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