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Whale Wows Beachgoers with Close Encounter at Perth's Port Beach

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Sports

A large sperm whale thrilled beachgoers at Port Beach, Australia, as it emerged just yards from the shore. Concerns were raised about the mammal potentially stranding, but it eventually swam away. Sperm whales typically remain offshore in deep water, diving to depths of over 10,000 feet. The whale's appearance prompted swimmers to exit the water temporarily. Sperm whales face various threats, including vessel strikes, entanglements, ocean noise, oil spills, and climate change.

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Close Encounter: Massive Whale Thrills Beachgoers, Beaches Itself Nearby

Originally Published 2 years ago — by For The Win

A large sperm whale thrilled beachgoers at Port Beach, Australia, as it emerged yards from the shore. The whale's appearance generated concern that it might strand, but it ultimately swam away. Sperm whales typically remain offshore in deep water, diving to depths of over 10,000 feet. Swimmers were asked to exit the water during the whale's appearance. The largest toothed whales on the planet, sperm whales face threats such as vessel strikes, entanglements, ocean noise, oil spills, and climate change.

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