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Breaking: Humpback whale beached at Port Kennedy in Perth's south

Breaking: Humpback whale beached at Port Kennedy in Perth's south
ABC Australia Wednesday 26 August 2026, 05:35 UTC 1 min read
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Wildlife authorities respond after humpback whale beached in Perth's south Posted A humpback whale has become beached on a sand bank in shallow water at Port Kennedy in Perth's southern suburbs. The Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) staff are at the scene and liaising with vets to "determine the most appropriate course of action". Port Kennedy beach is closed, and members of the public are being asked to stay away from the area to avoid causing stress to the whale.

Wildlife authorities respond after humpback whale beached in Perth's south Posted A humpback whale has become beached on a sand bank in shallow water at Port Kennedy in Perth's southern suburbs. The Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) staff are at the scene and liaising with vets to "determine the most appropriate course of action". Port Kennedy beach is closed, and members of the public are being asked to stay away from the area to avoid causing stress to the whale. The department also said the whale was likely to attract sharks to the area. Loading
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