Bells Beach temporarily closed due to whale carcass washing up

Rotting whale carcass removed from Bells Beach

Authorities have removed a decomposing whale carcass from a world famous Surf Coast beach amid shark warnings.

Whale carcass forces Bells Beach to close

A decaying whale carcass forced authorities to temporarily close the world-famous beach due to concerns sharks could follow the carcass into the local waters.

Bells Beach temporarily closed due to whale carcass washing up

Victoria's world-famous Bells Beach has been temporarily closed after a whale carcass washed on to shore earlier today.

Removal begins after whale carcass closes Bells Beach

Authorities will attempt to remove a decomposing humpback whale carcass from Bells Beach on Monday morning as the iconic surf break remains closed over fears it could attract sharks to the area. The carcass of the juvenile whale was first spotted on Sunday by members of the Torquay Boardriders Club during a surfing competition. The discovery prompted the immediate closure of Bells Beach and nearby Winkipop amid warnings the carcass could attract…