A juvenile fin whale who died on shore in Torrance, California, is seen on August 11, 2024. A nearly 50-foot fin whale recently washed up ashore in Alaska. A juvenile fin whale who died on shore in Torrance, California, is seen on August 11, 2024.

An endangered fin whale that washed up near a coastal trail in Alaska’s largest city has attracted curious onlookers while biologists seek answers as to what caused the animal’s death.

An endangered fin whale washed ashore near Anchorage, Alaska, capturing the curiosity of locals while biologists investigate its death. The 47-foot female whale, estimated to be between 1 and 3 years old,