Another Perth beach closed as more whale remains found

Topic: Marine Biology All beaches in the Sorrento area remain closed due to the threat of shark activity.  (ABC News) Sorrento Beach was closed last month after the fatal shark attack. (ABC News: Andrew O'Connor) He was the third person killed by a shark in Western Australia this year. Greg O'Neill, left, was killed by a shark while swimming at Sorrento Beach. (Supplied) 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". 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. On Thursday, a 3-metre, significantly decomposed partial whale carcass washed up at South Cottesloe beach, triggering the closure of all beaches in the area.  The remains were buried at the Red Hill Waste Management Facility. Council staff remove the whale carcass from South Cottesloe. (ABC News: Lauren Smith) On September 27, a 13-metre, 72-tonne humpback whale carcass washed up on South City Beach, requiring an excavator to remove 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.