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Rare 4ft Shark Spotted Gliding Through Belfast River
5/17/2025
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- A rare sighting of a 4ft starry smooth-hound shark captivated onlookers as it glided through the Connswater River in Victoria Park, east Belfast. Cyclist Thomas Davidson captured the mesmerizing moment on film for 30 minutes. Marine biologist Dr. Patrick Collins explained that while unusual, urban shark sightings can happen, especially when they’re hunting for crabs.
