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18-Metre Sperm Whale Washes Up Dead Near Gaza Strip
A massive male sperm whale was found dead on Zikim beach in Israel, close to Gaza.
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Key Points
- 18-metre male sperm whale discovered dead on Zikim beach, near Gaza Strip.
- Cause under investigation; water pollution primary suspect.
- Unusual for deep-water species to appear so close to shore.
- Buried using crane, as seen in social media videos.
A 18-metre male sperm whale has washed up dead on Zikim beach, just a few kilometres from the Gaza Strip. Israel's Nature and Parks Authority (INPA) discovered the cetacean, marking a striking and potentially distressing find.
Experts are still investigating the cause of death, though they suspect water pollution as the primary factor. They are also puzzled by the whale's presence so close to the shore in this area, which is unusual for the deep-water species.
The animal's massive size required a crane for burial, as shown in video footage circulating on social media in recent hours.
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