Sperm whale dies in shallow Australian waters

By Agence France-Presse

Dec 14, 2023 12:09 am

SYDNEY, Australia: A sperm whale has died in Western Australia days after it was filmed in shallow waters among dozens of delighted beachgoers, authorities have said.

Curious swimmers paddled out to stroke the 30-ton mammal after it was spotted close to shore south of the state capital Perth over the weekend.

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