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Whale washes ashore near Port Edward [Warning graphic images]

Locals and visitors flocked to the beach.

A whale washed up south of Port Edward yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon.

The humpback whale.

It appears the young humpback whale may have been hit by a boat, or attacked by a shark.

The whale washed up onto the rocks.

All the relevant authorities, including the municipality and KZN Sharks Board were notified.

Dr Yvette Ehlers Smith, District Ecologist for Ezemvelo, KZN Wildlife examines the dead whale.

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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