A white whale has washed up dead on a beach in Victoria's east, sparking fears it may be famous humpback Migaloo.
The albino carcass was found at a Mallacoota beach in the state's East Gippsland region and is only accessible by water.
Wildlife scientists are working to determine if the dead whale is Migaloo but have not confirmed it is him.
"We are currently getting more photos and videos to help us better understand more about this individual," Macquarie University wildlife scientist Dr Vanessa Pirotta wrote on social media.
"This animal could have passed some time ago and been weathering. This may have caused the skin to come off. Alternatively, this could be another white whale."
The famous white humpback was first sighted in 1991 off Byron Bay, when he was believed to be between three and five years old.
He was dubbed Migaloo, an indigenous word for white person.
Its been two years since the albino whale was last spotted after losing his tracking chip.
Victoria's Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning has been contacted for comment.
Image: migaloo.com.au