Whale washes up near Great Ocean Road

A WHALE carcass has washed up off Carisbrook Creek, Wongarra between Kennett River and Skenes Creek, leading to advice being issued to avoid the area.

Local photographer Amber from Great OceanPhotography captured pictures of the dead whale yesterday (Monday, June 30) from more than 300m away.

Residents and visitors are being encouraged to avoid the area and keep their distance from the carcass.

A whale carcass can attract sharks to the area and cause them to be closer to the shore than normal.

A warning advice for dangerous animals has been reported and issued for Wongarra, 500m east of Carisbrook Falls.

People should exercise additional caution, stay informed and not enter the water at closed beaches.

If you see sharks, report the sighting by phoning Triple Zero (000) or notify lifesavers immediately if you are at a patrolled beach.

The Victorian Fisheries Authority is assisting wildlife officers and park rangers with the management of the whale carcass.