Shark warning issued for Pelican Point near Coral Bay as whale carcass floats close to shore
The carcass was reported floating at Pelican Point in the Shire of Carnarvon at 10.07am on Wednesday.
Parks and Wildlife Service officers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions said it was possible the carcass would attract sharks close to shore.
Beaches and waters within a radius of about 300m of Pelican Point have been closed off.
Swimmers, surfers and other water users are urged to be extra vigilant in the areas nearby.
Officers from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, along with staff from other agencies, are monitoring the situation.
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