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.
