‘I would strongly advise against swimming’: Sydney beaches closed by decomposing whale carcass

Residents have been warned of increased shark activity after the carcass was discovered floating close to shore in the eastern suburbs. Swimming banned at Maroubra and Coogee while council prioritises ‘culturally respectful’ removal of remains Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCoogee and Maroubra beaches have been closed as a precaution after a whale carcass washed up on the rocks between the two busy swimming and surfing spots in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.The local council said it was working with rangers and the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries on the whale’s removal from a “difficult-to-access location surrounded by cliffs and rock ledge”.