GgoogleAU first seen 1 d ago, last 17 h ago, peak #2
Great white shark spotted offshore as whale carcass removed from City Beach
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A 16-foot great white shark swam just offshore in Australia as crowds watched from the beach, drawing widespread attention. The sighting came as authorities in Perth finally removed a dead whale from City Beach, warning residents of a lingering stench before the carcass was taken to landfill. Sharks are often drawn to whale carcasses, prompting caution among beachgoers.
Why now: A large great white near swimmers, likely attracted by a rotting whale carcass, is a striking and safety-relevant story.
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Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 30 snapshots from 1 d ago to 17 h ago.
Evidence
- As it happened: WA news on Wednesday, September 30 · SMH.com.au
- Whale carcass finally removed from City Beach · The Age
- As it happened: WA news on Wednesday, September 30 · WAtoday
- Inside the SAP kitchen ahead of the San Jose Sharks game v. Florida Panthers · KTVU
- Whale carcass finally removed from City Beach · WAtoday
- Watch: 16-Foot Great White Shark Swims Just Offshore as Crowd Watches in Australia · SURFER Magazine
- Residents warned of stench as dead whale finally taken to Perth landfill site · ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Where Macklin Celebrini sees himself among NHL stars after elevating his game · NBC Sports Bay Area & California
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