News · 2 June 2026

Hundreds of dead sharks found on Welsh beach

Visitors to a Welsh beach were appalled by the grievous and astonishing spectacle of hundreds of lifeless sharks and fish that had appeared on the shore. Marine experts investigated after around 200 sharks were found tangled in a fishing net on Pembrey Beach last Sunday. They believe the gill net was an accidental catch, with all the Tope and Smooth-hound sharks dying recently.

By BriefTea Editorial · 2 June 2026 at 0:36

Reported by walesonline.co.uk · How we write briefs

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