Shocking footage has been shared of the moment 50 tiger sharks ripped the carcass of a humpback whale to shreds in a “feeding frenzy”.
The dead whale was spotted off the coast of Hervey Bay in Queensland, Australia, after a drone caught sight of the spectacle.
The local Department of Environment and Science attended the scene, filming the frenzy as the sharks devoured the whale.
The video shows a horde of sharks surrounding the carcass.
Authorities have now issued a warning to steer clear of marine animal remains, showing the potential dangers.
Senior Ranger, Daniel Clifton said: “Where there are dead whales, there are likely sharks nearby and this vision clearly shows why this is the case.
A video grab of 50 tiger sharks ripping the carcass of a humpback whale to shreds in a “feeding frenzy”. ( Image: Jam Press Vid/@QldEnvironment)
“The death of one whale, although sad, creates a life source for many other scavenging animals including fish, sharks, and other marine life.
“That is why we ask people to keep their distance from dead whales that wash up near the shore.
“Marine animals can also carry zoonotic diseases, so you should never touch them.”
The humpback’s remains have been anchored to a secure spot to allow for natural processes to continue.
The dead whale was spotted off the coast of Queensland ( Image: Jam Press/Department of Environment and Science)
It is the fifth whale to die in Wide Bay waters in the past week.
A group of tourists were seen scrambling on to a boat as six sharks stalked the shallow water around them last week.
The boats were anchored near Orange Beach, a popular island off the coast of Alabama, when they were approached by a group of hammerheads, which have been known to attack humans
.
A horde of sharks were seen circling the carcass ( Image: Jam Press/Department of Environment and Science)
One of the passengers Meredith Perry caught the terrifying encounter on her phone and shared the footage on Facebook.
In the heart-stopping clip, a man just manages to lift himself out of the water as the predators tail closely behind him.
The video was shared by the local department of Environment and Science ( Image: Jam Press Vid/@QldEnvironment)
He manages to just get to the swim deck as people in nearby boats capture the rare moment on their phones.
The hammerheads continue to stalk the shallow waters around Robinson island momentarily, before one thrashes and races off to sea.
A group of excited youngsters can be heard chatting to their parents after the scary encounter.
Meredith’s fiance, Paul Hubble, told local media WLBT that there were as many as eight sharks swimming in bteween the boats.
