Shark danger in Clarence River after whale carcass removed, marine biologist says

In short:

A marine biologist says the smell of a whale carcass recently removed from the Clarence River will attract sharks.

The carcass has been taken out to sea a day after it was spotted on a sandbar near Iluka on the Mid North Coast.

What's next?

The marine biologist says people should wait about a week before entering the water.