#Whale Carcass
Deceased humpback whale calf off Maui draws state, federal response
Responders are working with staff from the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary to tow the whale remains offshore for disposition, as requested by Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners.
VIDEO: Whale Carcass Removed from Waimānalo, Blessing Held as Part of Cultural Protocol
A 25- to 35-ton humpback whale carcass was removed from Waimānalo Bay Beach Park on Oʻahu today.
VIDEO: Tiger Sharks Feeding on Whale Carcass Off-Shore From Waimānalo
At least three large Tiger sharks were spotted feeding on the decomposing carcass of a Humpback whale, just off-shore from Waimānalo Bay Beach Park on Oʻahu. Shark warning signs have been posted and lifeguards and law enforcement officials spent the day warning people to stay out of the water.
Kaneʻohe Bay Whale Carcass to Stay in Place
Given the challenges involved in extracting it from the shallow reef, the current plan of action is to leave the whale carcass in place at Kaneohe and monitor..
Maui’s ʻĀhihi-Kinaʻu Reopens, Whale Carcass No Longer Detectable
Access to the ocean at Maui’s ʻĀhihi-Kinaʻu Natural Area Reserve open after a nearly two week closure when a Humpback whale carcass washed ashore on Dec. 30.
Whale Carcass Prompts Closure at ʻĀhihi-Kinaʻu, Maui
Shoreline access at ʻĀhihi-Kinaʻu Natural Area Reserve on Maui has been closed due to a whale carcass on shore. This is the fifth dead Humpback report since November 11th.
VIDEO: Shark Advisory Due to Decomposing Baby Whale at Kanahā
Ocean Safety crews were assigned to patrol waters offshore of Kaʻa Point near Kahului Airport in Kahanā after sharks were seen feeding on a decomposing baby whale carcass.
Decomposing whale carcass washes up in Hana, Maui
By Wendy Osher (Update 4:39 p.m. 7/30/10) A dead sperm whale continues to float in waters off of Hana Maui. The carcass was observed in waters near Makaalae Thursday afternoon, but residents say the dead whale was first seen on Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Crews from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources were […]
