The public has been warned to stay away from the water after a whale carcass was spotted off the coast of a popular Perth beach.
Shark advice was issued Monday morning after Surf Life Saving WA reported the whale carcass at about 7.30am.
A patrol boat was seen monitoring a stretch of ocean between South City Beach and Floreat Beach, with a Westpac rescue helicopter also traversing the same stretch of coastline.
A Surf Life Saving WA 4WD patrol car was also seen driving slowly up the beach to monitor the public.
While there were no signs of immediate danger at City Beach or South City Beach, swimmers appeared to be staying out of the water.
The carcass could act as an attractant to sharks and see them come close to shore along the coast surrounding City Beach in the Town of Cambridge, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has warned.
People should “exercise additional caution”, the department said.
The public has been instructed to adhere to beach closures advised by council rangers, Parks and Wildlife, or Surf Life Saving WA.
Shark activity can be monitored on the SharkSmart website and any shark sightings should be reported to Water Police on 9442 8600.
DPIRD and staff from other agencies are monitoring the situation and providing advice to relevant authorities.
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