LISTEN: Buried Whale Carcasses on Beaches Won't Attract Sharks

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The long running question of whether whales buried at beaches attracts sharks have been solved.

Southern Cross University PhD student James Tucker spoke to Triple M’s Moffee about the findings that have shown that if done correctly, will not attract sharks to the area.

The two year study was carried out at Coffs Harbour’s own National Marine Science Centre using 360kg of decomposing whale flesh buried on a Coffs Harbour Beach.

16 April 2019




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