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Body of Large Whale Washes up on West Cork Coastline

The female fin whale was approximately 57 feet long and showed shark bite marks; experts advise the public to keep distance due to unknown cause of death and health risks.

Summary by RTÉ
The body of what is believed to be a large fin whale has washed up on the Mizen peninsula in west Cork.

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Irish ExaminerIrish Examiner
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Carcass of a near-60ft whale washes up on West Cork beach

The fin whale's cause of death is not yet known

·Ireland
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RTÉRTÉ
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Body of large whale washes up on west Cork coastline

The body of what is believed to be a large fin whale has washed up on the Mizen peninsula in west Cork.

·Ireland
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Irish TimesIrish Times
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Public urged not to approach 57ft dead whale washed up on Cork beach

Headless remains of fin whale on Mizen peninsula show signs of shark feeding

·Dublin, Ireland
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Irish Times broke the news in Dublin, Ireland on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
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