Locals say removal of sperm whale at Bellambi put them at risk of shark attack

A 25-tonne whale carcass was towed past more than a dozen South Coast beaches on Friday, attracting sharks in its wake, but ...

Shark or sea monster? The Canadian marine mystery that still intrigues experts 90 years on

Debate continues to rage over whether a strange carcass found in 1937 was a new species or a basking shark. Either way, the case reveals how little is known about what lies beneath the waves ...

‘The whale was not treated with the respect it deserved’: recriminations after carcass towed to Wollongong tip

Tugboat tows carcass of ‘leviathan proportions’ 20km from Era beach to Bellambi boat ramp, attracting sharks, says councillor demanding inquiry ...

Sperm Whales Have Been Speaking for Centuries. We’re Finally Listening.

Compared to other marine animals, whales have been understudied. Spending their lives in the open ocean, sometimes in very remote locations, whales are more often heard than seen. Consequently, ...