# Two Sydney beaches closed after dead whale washes ashore

Two beaches in Sydney were closed after a whale carcass washed up on the sand, with images prompting one observer to say it "almost looks fake." Authorities shut the beaches as a precaution, citing safety concerns over sharks and the removal of the carcass.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/22/coogee-maroubra-beaches-closed-whale-carcass) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:31:15 GMT
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6rey3n974g5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:30:47 GMT