Deceased whale washes ashore on Nantucket

Deceased whale washes ashore on Nantucket

NANTUCKET – A 50-foot deceased whale has washed ashore on a local beach. The members of Marine Mammal Alliance Nantucket anchored the deceased sperm whale in place on the island’s north shore, with plans to move it to an undisclosed location for a necropsy. Heavy machinery will be needed, but weather has delayed the effort. […] The post Deceased whale washes ashore on Nantucket appeared first on CapeCod.com.

Rare 104,000 lb, 50-foot sperm whale washes up on Nantucket, sheer size prevents removal

"The deceased sperm whale that washed up on Nantucket on November 16 has been determined to be a roughly 50 foot male, weighing approximately 104,000 lbs. It has been anchored to the shore since last night to prevent it from washing out so a more through examination can take place. Marine Mammal