A dead humpback whale washed ashore at Manhattan Beach in Half Moon Bay Sunday.
The carcass was first reported floating offshore at around 3 p.m.
The Marine Mammal Center's necropsy team is working to find out more about the whale, including cause of death. Officials said whether a necropsy happens this week, it will depend on the tides.
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