How often are beached whales found on Myrtle Beach, SC shores?

The condition of the beached whale that appeared south of Myrtle Beach State Park this afternoon is currently unknown. Horry County officials are a...

May 5, 2023
2:40 AM

The condition of the beached whale that appeared south of Myrtle Beach State Park this afternoon is currently unknown. Horry County officials are assisting the animal, that appears to be a small sperm whale. Here are the answers to some readers' questions about this aquatic phenomenon. Five to 10 smaller whales wash up on South Carolina's shores each year, with a larger humpback or right whale washing up every couple of years, according to the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Center, which responds to reports of stranded animals in South Carolina.

Eleanor Nash