夏威夷岛科纳海岸附近一个分解的精鲸尸体正在吸引鲨鱼和其他捕食者,促使官员警告公众不要靠近。
A decomposing sperm whale carcass near Hawaii Island’s Kona Coast is attracting sharks and other predators, prompting officials to warn the public to stay away.
一具腐烂的抹香鲸尸体,称为palaoa,被冲上夏威夷岛科纳海岸的马卡拉韦纳海滩附近,部分尸体因近期风流和洋流而沿西海岸漂流。
A decomposing sperm whale carcass, known as palaoa, has washed ashore near Makalawena Beach on Hawaii Island’s Kona Coast, with parts now drifting along the west coast due to recent winds and currents.
自2026年2月6日以来,包括DLNR、NOAA和Kiai Kanaloa在内的国家机构一直在监测这个地点,并警告公众,由于老虎和海洋白鲨、mahi-mahi和海豚等危险的捕食者在食用遗骸时会避开这个区域。
State agencies, including the DLNR, NOAA, and Kiai Kanaloa, have been monitoring the site since February 6, 2026, and warn the public to avoid the area due to dangerous predators like tiger and oceanic whitetip sharks, mahi-mahi, and dolphins feeding on the remains.
官员们警告不要在该地点游泳,触摸任何碎片,或接近油污,油脂或有强烈腐烂气味的区域.
Officials caution against swimming near the site, touching any debris, or approaching oil slicks, blubber, or areas with a strong decay odor.
鲸鱼及其残骸受联邦法律保护,不受干扰地维持自然生物降解和沿海生态系统。
The whale and its remains are protected under federal law, and leaving them undisturbed supports natural biodegradation and coastal ecosystems.