Back to Australia
Australia
5 October 2026
Authorities issue shark warning over whale that swam 11km upstream in Clarence River and later died
Juvenile humpback was spotted near Bundjalung national park in what experts say is a rare but not unprecedented event The juvenile humpback, which swam into the Clarence River on the state’s mid-north coast and later died, was towed out to sea on Sunday, according to NSW authorities.
About this report
Downunder Voices provides an independently written summary and community perspective based on information published by the original source. The original publisher remains responsible for its reporting.
Join our community
Follow Downunder Voices
Join thousands of readers following news and community stories from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.
