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16-Foot Great White Triggers Feeding Frenzy Just Yards From Perth Beach Crowd (Video)
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Key Points:
- A feeding frenzy involving multiple sharks, including a five-meter great white, occurred near the shore at City Beach in Perth, Western Australia, around a whale carcass that washed ashore on September 28.
- SharkSmart recorded several large sharks, including two white sharks measuring five and four meters, within 10 meters of the beach, attracting hundreds of spectators who observed the event from the sand.
- Authorities closed City Beach and nearby coastal areas, issuing warnings against swimming and allowing dogs in the water due to the heightened shark activity and potential danger.
- Experts explained that the dead whale serves as a rich food source, attracting sharks from the surrounding ocean, and warned that the scent could persist for several tides even after the carcass is removed.
- The incident follows a recent fatal great white shark attack nearby, prompting authorities to deploy drum lines to tag sharks and maintain beach closures for public safety.
