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Removal begins after whale carcass closes Bells Beach

Summary by Times News Group
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…
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Times News Group broke the news on Monday, June 22, 2026.
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