# ‘Almost looks fake’: two Sydney beaches closed after whale carcass washes up

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-10-22T03:15:41+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/22/coogee-maroubra-beaches-closed-whale-carcass
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/almost-looks-fake-two-sydney-beaches-closed-after-whale-carcass-washes-ec85a7/

Swimming banned at Maroubra and Coogee while council prioritises ‘culturally respectful’ approach to remains Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A whale carcass has forced the closure of two busy swimming and surfing spots after washing up between Coogee and Maroubra beaches in Sydney – but there are no plans to remove it. The whale’s heavily decomposed body was found on T

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