WorldShark warning issued after whale swims 11km upstream in Clarence River and dies

A juvenile humpback whale swam about 11km upstream in New South Wales’s Clarence River before becoming grounded on a sandbar and dying. Authorities towed it out to sea, while increased shark activity prompted warnings to avoid surfing, swimming and diving at nearby beaches. Experts called the incident rare but not unprecedented.

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TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-10-05 05:02Original