Beached whale

(CNN) -- A beached 30-foot sperm whale near Tampa, Florida, attracted hundreds of onlookers Thursday afternoon as biologist decided to euthanize the animal, according to CNN affiliate WTSP.

Sperm whales are rarely seen close to shore, and this whale appeared to be emaciated, according to biologists.

Because the large whale wouldn't have been able to survive on its own, veterinarians from the University of Florida decided to euthanize it.