A whale carcass has washed up on Perth's City Beach, with authorities issuing multiple shark warnings for the popular swimming spot.
The website said two white sharks, one measuring 5 metres and another 4 metres, were seen 10 metres offshore at City Beach, about one hour after the carcass was spotted.
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A whale carcass has washed up on Perth's City Beach, with authorities issuing multiple shark warnings for the popular swimming spot.
Several sharks have already been spotted circling in the area.
The SharkSmart website has since issued several alerts for sharks seen at City Beach.
The website said two white sharks, one measuring 5 metres and another 4 metres, were seen 10 metres offshore at City Beach, about one hour after the carcass was spotted.
A 3.5-metre unknown species of shark was also reported by the Surf Life Saving helicopter, and a 2.5-metre shark of unknown species was seen circling 10 metres offshore.
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ABC NewsSharks circle off Perth beach after whale carcass washes up on shoreplain
The West AustralianShark warning issued after whale carcass reported at City Beach with the public told to stay awayplain
WAtodaySharks circle as whale carcass washes up on City Beachplain
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