A dead whale found on the bow of a ship in New Jersey sparks an investigation

30-Foot Whale Found Dead and Stuck on Ship's Bow, Sparking an Investigation With Marine Life Officials

Officials say the whale was found dead on a ship docked near Philadelphia as investigators work to determine what happenedNOAA Office of Law Enforcement via AP A deceased whale caught on the bow of a ship at Gloucester Marine Terminal in Gloucester City, N.J., Jan. 2026NEED TO KNOWAn endangered fin whale was found dead on the bow of a container ship at a New Jersey marine terminalThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration launched an in…

Authorities Investigating Gruesome Death of Whale Found on a Ship in New Jersey

The recovered carcass is believed to be a fin whale, the second largest species on Earth.

A dead whale found on the bow of a ship in New Jersey sparks an investigation

The death of a whale found on the bow of a container ship at a port along the Delaware River in southern New Jersey is under investigation.

Dead whale found on bow of ship in New Jersey sparks investigation

The death of a whale found on the bow of a container ship at a port along the Delaware River in southern New Jersey is under investigation

Dead whale found on bow of ship in Gloucester City, New Jersey

An investigation is underway after officials said a dead whale was found on the bow of a ship in Gloucester City, New Jersey. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center shared on social media that on Sunday, January 4, 2026, around 11:15 p.m., the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay reported a dead whale caught on the bow of a ship at the marine terminal in Gloucester City. Officials reported that the whale has been tentatively identified as a Fin whal…

Carcass of 25-30 foot long whale spotted on bow of ship sailing on Delaware River

Wildlife officials say the carcass of a dead whale became caught on the bow of a ship sailing down the Delaware River over the weekend.