<p>In a shocking incident on a beach in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW), a great white shark washed up ashore. The 3.5-metre shark was seen swimming along the Kingscliff beach on the Tweed Coast on Monday (Mar 4) morning as lifeguards tracked its progress.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2>

<p>The female shark was reportedly seen struggling along the shore before it washed up on the beach. Subsequently, a veterinary team from Sea World on the Gold Coast were called to assess the shark.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The shark was later euthanised and a bulldozer was called to safely carry it away for necropsy. Sea World shark bay supervisor Siobhan Houlihan told ABC that the shark was identified as a mature female. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/malaysia-pushes-for-new-search-10-years-after-disappearance-of-flight-mh370-696196">Malaysia may launch new search 10 years after disappearance of flight MH370 as demand swells</a></strong></p>

<p>“We’ve come down to see if there’s anything that we can do to help this animal,” said Houlihan. “Unfortunately, as we’ve got here, she’s beached herself and is not in a good way.”</p>

<p>She said that the team would conduct a “full necropsy” to ascertain what caused this unfortunate event to take place. Houlihan also noted that it was extremely unusual for sharks to beach themselves.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Sea World, in a statement, said that the shark had been in poor condition and the thrashing behaviour of the shark observed before it got beached was not normal for the species.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Sadly, the shark was in a poor condition after beaching and the Sea World veterinary team administered medications to make the shark comfortable while it was humanely euthanised,” said a Sea World spokesperson, as quoted by the Guardian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The shark appeared to have underlying health issues, with the thrashing behaviour seen in the shallows prior to the beaching not typical for the species,” the spokesperson added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>‘Shocking’</h2>

<p>The rare sight attracted a large group of beachgoers given that while sharks are often spotted in the waters around Kingscliff beach, but it was very unusual to see one on the beach.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-massive-bushes-inundate-utahs-town-after-tumbleweed-storm-696329">Massive bushes inundate Utah town after ‘tumbleweed storm’</a></strong></p>

<p>“I saw the shark in the shallows getting washed around, I could see it flapping in the water,” Kingscliff resident Rhonda Mitchell, 78, who was on a morning walk when she spotted the shark, told ABC.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She added, “It is very unusual to see a shark up close, you know they’re there, but you don't usually see them.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
&nbsp;</p>


In a shocking incident on a beach in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW), a great white shark washed up ashore. The 3.5-metre shark was seen swimming along the Kingscliff beach on the Tweed Coast on Monday (Mar 4) morning as lifeguards tracked its progress.

In a shocking incident on a beach in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW), a great white shark washed up ashore. The 3.5-metre shark was seen swimming along the Kingscliff beach on the Tweed Coast on Monday (Mar 4) morning as lifeguards tracked its progress. What happened? The female shark was reportedly seen struggling along the shore before it washed up on the beach. Subsequently, a veterinary team from Sea World on the Gold Coast were called to assess the shark. The shark was later euthanised and a bulldozer was called to safely carry it away for necropsy. Sea World shark bay supervisor Siobhan Houlihan told ABC that the shark was identified as a mature female. Also Read | Malaysia may launch new search 10 years after disappearance of flight MH370 as demand swells “We’ve come down to see if there’s anything that we can do to help this animal,” said Houlihan. “Unfortunately, as we’ve got here, she’s beached herself and is not in a good way.” She said that the team would conduct a “full necropsy” to ascertain what caused this unfortunate event to take place. Houlihan also noted that it was extremely unusual for sharks to beach themselves. The Sea World, in a statement, said that the shark had been in poor condition and the thrashing behaviour of the shark observed before it got beached was not normal for the species. “Sadly, the shark was in a poor condition after beaching and the Sea World veterinary team administered medications to make the shark comfortable while it was humanely euthanised,” said a Sea World spokesperson, as quoted by the Guardian. “The shark appeared to have underlying health issues, with the thrashing behaviour seen in the shallows prior to the beaching not typical for the species,” the spokesperson added. ‘Shocking’ The rare sight attracted a large group of beachgoers given that while sharks are often spotted in the waters around Kingscliff beach, but it was very unusual to see one on the beach. Also Read | Massive bushes inundate Utah town after ‘tumbleweed storm’ “I saw the shark in the shallows getting washed around, I could see it flapping in the water,” Kingscliff resident Rhonda Mitchell, 78, who was on a morning walk when she spotted the shark, told ABC. She added, “It is very unusual to see a shark up close, you know they’re there, but you don't usually see them.” (With inputs from agencies)

‘Shocking’: Great white shark washes up on Australian beach

<p>A massive sperm whale that had stranded off&nbsp;a popular beach near Perth, Western Australia, died Tuesday (Dec 12).&nbsp;The 15-metre&nbsp;(49-feet) long whale died&nbsp;after it swam off the sandbank into open water.</p>

<p>“It was moving pretty gingerly and swam only 200 or 300 meters before it really seemed to sort of stop. Its respiration gave us some signs that it really was coming to the end,” said Mark Cugley, Incident Controller from the Parks and Wildlife Service.</p>

<p>Earlier, authorities in Australia were preparing for its&nbsp;euthanisation.</p>

<p>On Saturday, drone footage showed the whale swimming dangerously close to the shore. Later, it was seen resting on the sandbar of the beach, displaying limited movement.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Massive whale emerges close to the shore in Australia<br />
<br />
📹 Ori Weiser<br />
<a href="https://t.co/EseDJma0KH">pic.twitter.com/EseDJma0KH</a></p>
— Science girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) <a href="https://twitter.com/gunsnrosesgirl3/status/1734100051612311659?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>Experts had warned that the mammal could be at risk of stranding as this kind of behaviour was “unusual and perilous.”</p>

<h2><strong>Two-thirds of whale’s body rested on sandbank</strong></h2>

<p>Mark Cugley told media that the whale’s tail was free but two-thirds of its body rested on the sandbank.</p>

<p>The beach was closed for swimmers and a shark warning was also issued for the area even though no sharks were spotted yet.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/scientists-may-finally-know-why-dead-grey-whales-washing-up-on-us-coast-648582"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Scientists may finally know why dead grey whales are washing up on US Coast</strong></a></p>

<p>“It’s not really got that energy that you would expect from a healthy animal, so I’d say it’s resting, and I think at the moment it’s protecting one side of itself from any predators, positioning itself in a way that we might expect in an animal who’s not well and needs to rest,” Cugley was quoted as saying by The West Australian last weekend.</p>

<p>“At times, it became grounded on shallow sand bars, and it would swim off again, then it would get grounded again, so it’s concerning, and that’s why we need to fully assess its health,” he had added.</p>

<h2><strong>Whale seemed&nbsp;to be stressed out</strong></h2>

<p>The official added that the whale was stressed as it exhibited a higher respiration rate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To keep the animal safe, wet and comfortable, authorities said they kept pouring water on it.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Whales help store planet-heating carbon emissions</strong></p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/wion-climate-tracker-whales-help-store-planet-heating-carbon-emissions-544848/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A massive sperm whale that had stranded off a popular beach near Perth, Western Australia, died Tuesday (Dec 12). The 15-metre (49-feet) long whale died after it swam off the sandbank into open water.

A massive sperm whale that had stranded off a popular beach near Perth, Western Australia, died Tuesday (Dec 12). The 15-metre (49-feet) long whale died after it swam off the sandbank into open water. “It was moving pretty gingerly and swam only 200 or 300 meters before it really seemed to sort of stop. Its respiration gave us some signs that it really was coming to the end,” said Mark Cugley, Incident Controller from the Parks and Wildlife Service. Earlier, authorities in Australia were preparing for its euthanisation. On Saturday, drone footage showed the whale swimming dangerously close to the shore. Later, it was seen resting on the sandbar of the beach, displaying limited movement. Massive whale emerges close to the shore in Australia 📹 Ori Weiser pic.twitter.com/EseDJma0KH — Science girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) December 11, 2023 × Experts had warned that the mammal could be at risk of stranding as this kind of behaviour was “unusual and perilous.” Two-thirds of whale’s body rested on sandbank Mark Cugley told media that the whale’s tail was free but two-thirds of its body rested on the sandbank. The beach was closed for swimmers and a shark warning was also issued for the area even though no sharks were spotted yet. Also read: Scientists may finally know why dead grey whales are washing up on US Coast “It’s not really got that energy that you would expect from a healthy animal, so I’d say it’s resting, and I think at the moment it’s protecting one side of itself from any predators, positioning itself in a way that we might expect in an animal who’s not well and needs to rest,” Cugley was quoted as saying by The West Australian last weekend. “At times, it became grounded on shallow sand bars, and it would swim off again, then it would get grounded again, so it’s concerning, and that’s why we need to fully assess its health,” he had added. Whale seemed to be stressed out The official added that the whale was stressed as it exhibited a higher respiration rate. To keep the animal safe, wet and comfortable, authorities said they kept pouring water on it. Watch: Whales help store planet-heating carbon emissions × (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Massive sperm whale that was stranded off Perth coast has died

<p>A walrus known as Freya who drew crowds while enjoying the Oslo fjord was put to death on Sunday. Norwegian officials claimed it was the only option, while experts criticised the action as "infinitely sad."</p>

<p>The head of Norway's Fisheries Directorate Frank Bakke-Jensen said in a statement, "The decision to euthanise was taken on the basis of a global evaluation of the persistent threat to human security. We carefully examined all the possible solutions. We concluded that we could not guarantee the well-being of the animal by any of the means available," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Looks like an amazing place <a href="https://t.co/HvkFyoA7JZ">pic.twitter.com/HvkFyoA7JZ</a></p>
— ⭐️Amazing Posts (@AmazingPosts_) <a href="https://twitter.com/AmazingPosts_/status/1555808380215779328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>Officials had earlier stated that they were considering euthanasia since the young girl, who weighed 600 kilos (1,300 pounds), was under a lot of stress and repeated requests to the public to keep their distance from her had been ineffective.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since she was first discovered on July 17 in the waters off the coast of the Norwegian city, Freya—whose name is a homage to the Norse goddess of beauty and love—has garnered media attention. Walruses typically inhabit the Arctic's extremely northernmost regions.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-were-heartbroken-were-exhausted-france-battles-monster-wildfire-506842">IN PICS| 'We're heartbroken, we're exhausted': France battles 'Monster wildfire'</a></p>

<p>Freya had been captured on camera chasing a duck, assaulting a swan, and, more frequently than not, dozing on boats that were struggling to hold her weight in between long naps in the sun (a walrus may sleep up to 20 hours per day). Despite several requests, inquisitive people kept approaching the creature to take pictures, occasionally with kids in tow.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Experts opined that Freya's welfare was not considered in the decision to put her to death. Animal rights advocate Siri Martinsen told TV2 that the action was hasty and that fines ought to have been imposed to scatter the onlookers.</p>

<p><em>(with inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A walrus known as Freya who drew crowds while enjoying the Oslo fjord was put to death on Sunday. Norwegian officials claimed it was the only option, while experts criticised the action as "infinitely sad.

A walrus known as Freya who drew crowds while enjoying the Oslo fjord was put to death on Sunday. Norwegian officials claimed it was the only option, while experts criticised the action as "infinitely sad." The head of Norway's Fisheries Directorate Frank Bakke-Jensen said in a statement, "The decision to euthanise was taken on the basis of a global evaluation of the persistent threat to human security. We carefully examined all the possible solutions. We concluded that we could not guarantee the well-being of the animal by any of the means available," he said. Looks like an amazing place pic.twitter.com/HvkFyoA7JZ — ⭐️Amazing Posts (@AmazingPosts_) August 6, 2022 × Officials had earlier stated that they were considering euthanasia since the young girl, who weighed 600 kilos (1,300 pounds), was under a lot of stress and repeated requests to the public to keep their distance from her had been ineffective. Since she was first discovered on July 17 in the waters off the coast of the Norwegian city, Freya—whose name is a homage to the Norse goddess of beauty and love—has garnered media attention. Walruses typically inhabit the Arctic's extremely northernmost regions. Also Read: IN PICS| 'We're heartbroken, we're exhausted': France battles 'Monster wildfire' Freya had been captured on camera chasing a duck, assaulting a swan, and, more frequently than not, dozing on boats that were struggling to hold her weight in between long naps in the sun (a walrus may sleep up to 20 hours per day). Despite several requests, inquisitive people kept approaching the creature to take pictures, occasionally with kids in tow. Experts opined that Freya's welfare was not considered in the decision to put her to death. Animal rights advocate Siri Martinsen told TV2 that the action was hasty and that fines ought to have been imposed to scatter the onlookers. (with inputs from agencies)

WATCH: Freya the walrus that attracted crowds in Oslo fjord euthanised

<p>If some leaked documents are to be believed, 23,000 mice were mercilessly killed by Rutgers University in 2020. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although mice are used for experimentation, killing numerous after deeming them unnecessary is brutal. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The university lost $1.15 million worth "research animals required for student or postdoc training", revealed a recently publicised document of the financial department of the university. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/star-dolphin-winter-of-dolphin-tale-fame-died-of-twisted-intestines-says-aquarium-429269" hreflang="en">Star dolphin Winter, of 'Dolphin Tale' fame, died of twisted intestines, says aquarium</a></strong></p>

<p>In the recently leaked documents, it is revealed that around 23,000 mice, which were meant for testing, were euthanised in 2020. The mice were killed over concerns of losses due to the pandemic. &nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the notes, the school was forced to "eliminate" 4,600 cages of mice in March 2020, with each cage containing an average of five mice. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/7-feet-long-python-takes-100-mile-ride-on-sailboat-along-florida-coast-in-us-429154" hreflang="en">7-feet-long python takes 100-mile ride on sailboat along Florida coast in US</a></strong></p>

<p>In 2020, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals alleged that a whistleblower presented them with "disturbing evidence" of the university ordering the suspension of "non-essential" research. It also included the killing of any animals involved in the cancelled experiments. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Rutgers Office of Research denied such claims when asked by the ‘Daily Targum’ about the disposal of animals. A spokesperson of the university later confirmed that the animals were euthanised but did not say how many. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


If some leaked documents are to be believed, 23,000 mice were mercilessly killed by Rutgers University in 2020. Although mice are used for experimentation, killing numerous after deeming them unnecessary is brutal.

If some leaked documents are to be believed, 23,000 mice were mercilessly killed by Rutgers University in 2020. Although mice are used for experimentation, killing numerous after deeming them unnecessary is brutal. The university lost $1.15 million worth "research animals required for student or postdoc training", revealed a recently publicised document of the financial department of the university. Also Read: Star dolphin Winter, of 'Dolphin Tale' fame, died of twisted intestines, says aquarium In the recently leaked documents, it is revealed that around 23,000 mice, which were meant for testing, were euthanised in 2020. The mice were killed over concerns of losses due to the pandemic. As per the notes, the school was forced to "eliminate" 4,600 cages of mice in March 2020, with each cage containing an average of five mice. Also Read: 7-feet-long python takes 100-mile ride on sailboat along Florida coast in US In 2020, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals alleged that a whistleblower presented them with "disturbing evidence" of the university ordering the suspension of "non-essential" research. It also included the killing of any animals involved in the cancelled experiments. Rutgers Office of Research denied such claims when asked by the ‘Daily Targum’ about the disposal of animals. A spokesperson of the university later confirmed that the animals were euthanised but did not say how many. (With inputs from agencies)

23,000 mice euthanised in 2020 by Rutgers University, reveal leaked documents

<p>In a heart-rending news, the world lost one of its oldest penguins at the Oregon Zoo in the US on Saturday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The 31-year-old animal is called Mochica or Mo. The animal was America's oldest male Humboldt penguin. He lived his entire life at the zoo in Portland until he had to be euthanised due to old age ailments. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Travis Koons, who oversees the zoo's bird population, said, "He had a mature cataract in one eye, old-age haze in the other, bilateral arthritis in his hips. He was just a very old bird. It was hard for him to see, and at times, difficult for him to walk." &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Thriving seal population dips in Britain's River Thames</strong></p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="http://13.235.153.162/videos/thriving-seal-population-dips-in-britains-river-thames-411618/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>Hatched on July 6, 1990, the animal enjoyed spending time with people. He also often chose hanging out in the keepers' quarters over the companionship of his bird friends. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Koons added, "It was pretty common to walk into the keeper kitchen area and find Mo 'helping' with the food prep or just hanging out with care staff there." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The animal was the oldest male of his species in any North American zoo or aquarium and perhaps the whole world, as per Koons. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/europes-hottest-summer-on-record-climate-scientists-411713" hreflang="en">Europe’s hottest summer on record: Climate scientists</a></strong></p>

<p>In a news release, the zoo said, he belonged to the wild Humboldt species, which rarely live past the age of 20. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's an incredibly sad day for his care team and for everyone who spent time with this amazing bird. We've all had times in our lives where animals have left an indelible mark on our hearts. Mochica has done that for thousands of people. He inspired generations," Koons added.&nbsp;</p>


In a heart-rending news, the world lost one of its oldest penguins at the Oregon Zoo in the US on Saturday. The 31-year-old animal is called Mochica or Mo. The animal was America's oldest male Humboldt penguin.

In a heart-rending news, the world lost one of its oldest penguins at the Oregon Zoo in the US on Saturday. The 31-year-old animal is called Mochica or Mo. The animal was America's oldest male Humboldt penguin. He lived his entire life at the zoo in Portland until he had to be euthanised due to old age ailments. Travis Koons, who oversees the zoo's bird population, said, "He had a mature cataract in one eye, old-age haze in the other, bilateral arthritis in his hips. He was just a very old bird. It was hard for him to see, and at times, difficult for him to walk." Watch: Thriving seal population dips in Britain's River Thames × Hatched on July 6, 1990, the animal enjoyed spending time with people. He also often chose hanging out in the keepers' quarters over the companionship of his bird friends. Koons added, "It was pretty common to walk into the keeper kitchen area and find Mo 'helping' with the food prep or just hanging out with care staff there." The animal was the oldest male of his species in any North American zoo or aquarium and perhaps the whole world, as per Koons. Also Read: Europe’s hottest summer on record: Climate scientists In a news release, the zoo said, he belonged to the wild Humboldt species, which rarely live past the age of 20. "It's an incredibly sad day for his care team and for everyone who spent time with this amazing bird. We've all had times in our lives where animals have left an indelible mark on our hearts. Mochica has done that for thousands of people. He inspired generations," Koons added.

World’s one of oldest Humboldt penguins euthanised at Oregon zoo in US  

euthanised

Euthanised, News on Euthanised, stories on Euthanised, articles on Euthanised, Euthanised stories at Wion, Euthanised news, Euthanised latest news