Another Perth beach closed as more whale remains found

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Tucak, L. (2026, October 25). Another Perth beach closed as more whale remains found. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-25/sorrento-beach-closed-whale-carcass/107306512

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ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-10-25 · by Layla Tucak

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Whale remains have led to the closure of Sorrento Beach in Perth today due to potential shark activity risks. This incident follows two other whale carcasses washing up on Perth beaches within the past month, raising concerns about increased shark encounters as summer approaches and more people visit the beach. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation through DPIRD and SharkSmart app updates, emphasizing the need for precautionary measures like expanding shark-tagging programs and potentially using AI-powered drones to enhance safety.
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Story summary

As of October 25, 2026, Sorrento Beach in Perth was closed due to the discovery of whale remains, marking the second such incident this week and the third in a month. Authorities removed the tail from the beach but kept it closed to prevent sharks that might be attracted by residue from congregating near swimmers. This follows a fatal shark attack on Greg O'Neill, a Perth father, who was swimming off Sorrento Beach five weeks earlier, one of three such attacks this year in Western Australia. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is monitoring the situation via the government's SharkSmart app to ensure public safety as beaches prepare for summer crowds.

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📰 Whale Remains Found In Perth
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Cottesloe beaches shut as second dead whale washes ashore different event · 90%
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“Article A describes the second dead whale washing ashore at South Cottesloe beach, while Article B mentions another whale carcass found at Sorrento Beach this week and discusses a separate shark attack incident.”
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Who wrote this

Layla Tucak
1 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 The City of Joondalup removed the whale remains from Sorrento Beach a few hours after surf lifesavers reported seeing them, but said the beaches in the area remained closed as "residue from where the whale carcass was beached may attract sharks to the area".
2026-10-25 · mixed framing · Another Perth beach closed as more whale remains found
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Topics

Perth Sorrento Sorrento Beach The City of Joondalup Western Australia

Subjects

Perth GPE · 2× DPIRD ORG · 1× Greg O'Neill PERSON · 1× Sorrento GPE · 1× Sorrento Beach GPE · 1× The City of Joondalup GPE · 1× The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development ORG · 1× Western Australia GPE · 1×

Narrative

This is the second whale carcass to wash up on the city's beaches this week, and the third in the past month, raising concerns about a further increase in shark activity just as beaches are about to become more crowded ahead of summer.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-25
🔮 The City of Joondalup removed the whale remains from Sorrento Beach a few hours after surf lifesavers reported seeing them, but said the beaches in the area remained closed as "residue from where the whale carcass was beached may attract sharks to the area".
2026-10-25 · ABC News (AU)
Another Perth beach closed as more whale remains found · mixed framing

Claims (9 extracted, 3 hedged)

Whale remains have closed another Perth beach today, as authorities warned of possible shark activity in Sorrento after removing the tail of a carcass found just off the shore. asserted
authorities → close → shore
This is the second whale carcass to wash up on the city's beaches this week, and the third in the past month, raising concerns about a further increase in shark activity just as beaches are about to become more crowded ahead of summer. asserted
beaches → wash → summer
Sorrento Beach was closed about five weeks ago when Perth father Greg O'Neill was attacked and killed by a large great white shark as he was swimming close to the shoreline. asserted
he → close → shoreline
He was the third person killed by a shark in Western Australia this year. asserted
He → kill → Australia
The City of Joondalup removed the whale remains from Sorrento Beach a few hours after surf lifesavers reported seeing them, but said the beaches in the area remained closed as "residue from where the whale carcass was beached may attract sharks to the area". uncertain
carcass → remove → area
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), along with staff from other agencies, is monitoring the situation, according to the government's SharkSmart app. uncertain
Department → monitor → app
The remains were buried at the Red Hill Waste Management Facility. asserted
remains → bury → Facility
On September 27, a 13-metre, 72-tonne humpback whale carcass washed up on South City Beach, requiring an excavator to remove it. asserted
carcass → wash → it
The state government is expanding its shark-tagging program and may use AI-powered drones as part of a suite of measures aimed at keeping beachgoers safe. uncertain
government → expand → beachgoers
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