A whale carcass is attracting sharks close to shore off Dawesville.
The carcass was reported around 7.30am on Wednesday about 300-metres off Florida Beach.
Drone images show what appears to be a tiger shark feeding on the carcass.
Beachgoers are being advised to be extra cautious when entering the water.

PIC: Quintin Bowles/Facebook

PIC: Quintin Bowles/Facebook

PIC: Quintin Bowles/Facebook
Public report whale carcass sighted at 7:37hrs 29/04, Dawesville Channel (offshore), south of Mandurah. 300m offshore. 1 km south of Dawesville Cut .
— Surf Life Saving WA (@SLSWA) April 28, 2026

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