Migaloo: Famous white whale reportedly spotted off Australian coast

There has been a confirmed sighting of a white whale 1km offshore from the NSW Central Coast. Here’s when it will pass the Gold Coast.

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June 17, 2020 - 7:32AM

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A WHITE whale sighting has been confirmed off the New South Wales central coast.

Whale watchers say it’s difficult to confirm the whale is indeed the famed Migaloo, or a different white whale.

The whale should reach the Gold Coast later this week, according to SeaWorld Cruises.

Breaking News: A white whale possibly #Migaloo has been sighted along the NSW South Coast heading north. Estimated to cruise past Sydney anytime soon and Cape Byron anytime from Wednesday this week. If you are lucky to sight the White Whale please email us Migaloo@migaloo.com.au pic.twitter.com/CjS9GUKGrN
— Migaloo the Whale (@Migaloo1) June 15, 2020

As the whale watching season kicks off, flocks of humpbacks on their annual migration will be a welcome sight – along with the Coast’s favourite visitor Migaloo.

The first known public sighting of Migaloo was in 1992.

Migaloo was not spotted again until 1998 when he appeared on the Queensland coast, rising from the water more than 60km north of Hervey Bay.

His appearances became more frequent, turning up again in 1999 and 2000.

Today the return of the white whale is the highlight of the whale watching season for many.

Everyone's favourite white whale, Migaloo has been sighted off the South Coast of NSW. If confirmed, he should reach the...
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