Largest ever whale found on beach

A huge carcass, that was initially believed to be a massive sea creature, was found washed ashore on a beach in Aguascalientes, Mexico.

Initial reports suggested that the creature could be a whale, as its body was around 25 metres long and its head was 5 metres wide. However, after further examination it was determined that the creature was in fact a shark – the largest ever recorded.

Scientists believe that the shark, which is thought to have died after becoming entangled in a fishing net, may have been up to 40 metres long and weighed more than 20 tonnes.

Despite its size, the shark's corpse was badly decomposed and had been reduced to a skeleton by the time it was discovered.

Whale washes up on shore in California

Residents of Sunset Beach, California were startled on Tuesday when they discovered a massive whale carcass on the shore. The whale was approximately 40 feet long and weighed an estimated 5 tons. It is unclear how the whale ended up on the beach, but local authorities are currently investigating.

Whales are often seen swimming in the Pacific Ocean near Sunset Beach, so it is not unusual for one to wash up onshore. However, it is still a rare sight. "I've never seen anything like this before," said resident Sharon Dillman. "It's just very sad."

The whale's body has begun to decompose, and it is emitting a powerful stench. Local officials have set up a perimeter around the carcass to keep people away from it. They are also working to determine how best to dispose of the animal's remains.

"We're trying to figure out what we can do with it," said Orange County Supervisor Shawn Nelson. "It's pretty smelly, so we don't want it hanging around for too long."

While whales are often revered for their majestic beauty, there is no denying that their carcasses can be quite unpleasant. Hopefully, local officials will be able to dispose of this whale quickly and efficiently.

Dead whale found on beach in Rhode Island

Residents in Rhode Island woke up to quite the sight on Tuesday morning when they found a dead whale washed up on the shore. The large marine mammal was estimated to be about 25 feet long and weighed several tons.

While it's not unusual for whales to wash ashore, this particular one was cause for alarm as it was discovered just a few hundred yards from a popular beach and close to a major highway. Officials from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) were quickly called in to assess the situation and determine what needed to be done.

The DEM initially planned on dragging the whale out into the ocean using a tractor, but poor weather conditions made that impossible. So instead, they began cutting the whale up into smaller pieces in order to remove it from the beach. It took more than a dozen workers several hours to complete the task.

Some residents expressed concern that pollutants or other contaminants in the whale's flesh could contaminate the beach and water. But officials said that wasn't likely to happen, as whales naturally filter out toxins while they're alive.

It's still unclear how the whale died, but officials said they would perform a necropsy in an effort to determine that.

Whale carcass washes up on Irish coast

A whale carcass has washed up on the Irish coast, much to the surprise of locals.

The whale is thought to have died recently, as its body is still relatively intact. Some locals have already begun taking pictures and videos of the whale, while others are trying to figure out what to do with it.

It's not clear why the whale ended up in Ireland, but it's possible that it was carried there by a storm. This wouldn't be the first time a whale has washed up on an Irish beach; in fact, there have been several such incidents in recent years.

Officials from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht are currently looking into what should be done with the whale carcass. It's possible that it will be disposed of at sea, but that decision has not yet been made.

This isn't the first time a dead whale has caused a stir in Ireland; In December of 2014, a humpback whale washed up on a beach in County Cork. That incident drew huge crowds of spectators, many of whom were eager to get a glimpse of the unusual sight.

Massive whale carcass washes up on Indonesian beach

Residents of a small town in Indonesia were greeted over the weekend by a massive whale carcass that washed up on the beach. The 60-foot-long humpback whale caused quite a stir, with many people coming to see and touch the mammal.

The whale had apparently died after becoming entangled in a fishing net. Officials from the local government said they would try to remove the carcass, but it was proving to be a difficult task.

This is not the first time a dead whale has washed up on Indonesian shores. In March, a dead sperm whale measuring nearly 70 feet was found on a beach on Sulawesi island. In December 2016, another 60-foot-long humpback whale carcass was found on an island near Bali.

Whale strandings are not uncommon around the world. Last year, more than 400 whales were stranded on beaches in North America alone. Many of these strandings are attributed to human activities such as entanglement in fishing gear and vessel collisions.

The mass stranding of whales can be a devastating event for the animals involved. Not only do they often die as a result of being stranded, but those that do manage to free themselves can often suffer debilitating injuries.