Sperm Whale Burial Site at South Brighton, Christchurch

6 November 2023

Sperm Whale Burial Site at South Brighton, Christchurch

6 November 2023

On Saturday the 4th of November 2023, a 15m long male sperm whale was stranded on the ocean side of a sandbar out from South Brighton Surf Club, however died. The following evening the whale was moved and buried beneath dunes.

Creator: Gina Hubert

Area: East / New Brighton

Contributor: Gina Hubert

Reference ID: CCL-DW-174611

Uploaded by: Gina Hubert

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