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Tag Archives: Western Australia

Over 140 Pilot Whales Die After Mass Stranding on Western Australian Beach

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Rick SpilmanMarch 24, 2018

More than 150 short-finned pilot whales were found stranded early Friday in Hamelin Bay, Western Australia.  Despite the best effort of more than 100 volunteer rescuers, only 6 survived to be returned to the sea. Hamelin Bay is located about 192 … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged Hamelin Bay, pilot whales, Western Australia

New Australian Shark Cull Gets Green Light — Despite Complete Failure Last Time

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Rick SpilmanJune 18, 2014

In the last decade, ten people off Western Australia have been attacked and killed by sharks.  All of the deaths have been attributed to attacks by great white sharks. Earlier this year, the government of Australia set out on a trial … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged great white shark, shark cull, Western Australia
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