WATCH: Surreal footage of whale carcass washes up on Ballito beach

*not for sensitive viewers

Whale remains have been found on the shore of Salmon Bay Beach in Ballito.

Life & Style 88FM has stated: "Southern beaches in Ballito are closed today while authorities remove the carcass of a whale from Salmon Bay beach. The possibility of big sharks in the vicinity is of concern and people have been warned to keep out of the sea in the area until further notice."

Here is a video taken by a member of the public who was doing a photoshoot in the area before they came across this scene:

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This whale calf carcass has been assumed to be due to an attack of some kind - hark bites can be seen all over the whale. 

There has been a recent surge of shark and orca attacks on the coasts of South Africa. 

This wouldn't be the first time orcas have been spotted in the Ballito area.

While the public speculates, officials have removed the carcass from the beach for safe disposal.

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Here is more media coverage of the whale carcass:

More will be shared on this developing story when available. 

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Here's what to do if a whale washes up along the coast:

• Call your local Marine Wildlife Rescue operator immediately and take their advice. You should also inform the authorities responsible for managing the beach, including the police.
• Do not touch the animal or try to move it.
• Try to keep onlookers and dog walkers away from the animal until the authorities arrive as there is a risk of the animal’s decomposing body becoming a health hazard.

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Image courtesy of ECR Listener 

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