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Rotting whale towed from beach as shark warning issues along NSW coast

Authorities towed the whale by sea after seven sharks were spotted and kept swimmers out of the water until at least Monday.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
Onlookers say a crowd of 60 gathered at Bellambi Beach, with some "gagging" at the overwhelming smell.

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Rotting whale towed from beach as shark warning issues along NSW coast

Onlookers say a crowd of 60 gathered at Bellambi Beach, with some "gagging" at the overwhelming smell.

·Sydney, Australia
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Seven sharks spotted as beaches evacuated after whale carcass towed to Bellambi

A decomposing sperm whale has been towed to the Bellambi boat ramp for removal, but this time Wollongong ratepayers will not have to pay for its disposal

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illawarramercury.com.au broke the news on Friday, May 1, 2026.
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