Beached Sperm Whale's Death Raises Concerns for Florida Beaches

The city of Venice, Florida issued a no swim advisory as researchers performed a necropsy on a beached sperm whale, which had died before crews could sedate and move it, leading to concerns about attracting predators like sharks to the beach with its bodily fluids. The advisory covered areas south of Venice Beach, including Service Club Park, Sharky’s on the Pier, and Casperson Beach, with officials urging people to refrain from getting into the water for safety reasons.