Whale carcass washes up in Sydney shutting Maroubra and Coogee beaches
3 sources·Updated October 22, 2026
Sydney whale carcass
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- Guardian Australia·2h ago‘Almost looks fake’: two Sydney beaches closed after whale carcass washes up
Swimming banned at Maroubra and Coogee while council prioritises ‘culturally respectful’ removal of remains Coogee and Maroubra beaches have been closed as a precaution after a whale carcass washed up on the rocks between the two busy swimming and surfing spots in Sydney’s…
Read at Guardian Australia → - 7NEWS Australia·3h agoWhale carcass washes up in Sydney shutting Maroubra and Coogee beaches
Two major beaches have been shut as officials determine what to do with the carcass.
Read at 7NEWS Australia → - ABC Australia Top·4h agoEastern Sydney beaches close after whale carcass washes up
A dead whale washes up on rocky shoreline in Sydney's east, prompting Randwick Council to close two popular beaches.
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