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Grim warning for beachgoers at popular holiday spot after 'large number of sharks' are seen feeding on a WHALE CARCASS floating 300m from the shore

A grim warning has been issued for beachgoers after a shiver of sharks was spotted devouring a whale carcass near a popular beach.    

A dead sperm whale was found floating 300m east of Broulee Island, on New South Wales' South Coast, around 6.30pm Saturday.  

Crew on the Westpac Surf Life Saving Helicopter saw a large number of sharks feeding on the carcass and notified police. 

Police have advised swimmers and recreational boat users to be wary of a heightened risk of sharks in the waters near Broulee after the predators were seen feasting close to shore. 

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Footage posted online (pictured) shows several sharks feasting on the whale on Saturday

Footage posted online shows several sharks feasting on the whale on Saturday 

The sight raised concerns over the safety of beachgoers at nearby North Broulee Beach, which is popular with holidaymakers at this time of year.

Two civilian boat under the supervision of Surf Lifesaving towed the carcass 2km out to sea around 7pm.

Water Police from Eden will attend the area on Sunday to make a further assessment of the carcass. 

Fishermen posted grisly footage online showing several sharks swarming around the carcass before sinking their teeth into its flesh. 

The carnivores fins splashed around in the water as their jaws tugged left and right to rip chunks off the dead mammal. 

'That's a massive shark dude!' the man filming says.

'Is that a white? That's a great white dude!'

'Oh my god, that is f***ing massive!' 

A dead sperm whale (pictured) was found floating 300m east of Broulee Island, on New South Wales' South Coast, around 6.30pm Saturday

A dead sperm whale was found floating 300m east of Broulee Island, on New South Wales' South Coast, around 6.30pm Saturday

The gruesome scene sparked fear among locals, with many saying they will be steering clear of the water for a while.

'Holy smokes.... That's really something. Terrifying,' one person wrote.

'No swimming for us,' another added.

'F*** going in the water at all,' a third said.

The Westpac Helicopter will make further patrols to assess the possible increased presence of sharks in relation to the nearby beaches.

NSW Surf Lifesaving in consultation with Eurobodalla Council are closing North and South Broulee beach and will be conducting drone and jetski patrols of the area throughout Sunday to ensure safety of the area.

South Coast Police District Duty Officer, Chief Inspector Peter Volf said those planning on fishing were advised to show extra caution.

'People should be aware that sharks are attracted to whale carcasses and to avoid the area to prevent any unnecessary distraction to the sharks while feeding, Ch Insp Volf said.

Police have advised beachgoers to be wary of a heightened shark risk in waters near Broulee. Pictured: Broulee Beach

Police have advised beachgoers to be wary of a heightened shark risk in waters near Broulee. Pictured: Broulee Beach

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