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Rare Porbeagle Shark Washes Ashore in Scotland

10/23/2025

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A six-foot porbeagle shark was found washed up on the Caithness shore in Scotland on October 23, 2025, by Annemarie Simpson and Kev Stewart during a walk.
Simpson noted that porbeagles are rare compared with porpoises and dolphins.
The Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme will investigate the cause of death.
The porbeagle is internationally vulnerable.
The shark preys on fish such as mackerel and herring.

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A six-foot porbeagle shark was found washed up on the Caithness shore in Scotland on October 23, 2025, by Annemarie Simpson and Kev Stewart during a walk.
Simpson noted that porbeagles are rare compared with porpoises and dolphins.
The Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme will investigate the cause of death.
The porbeagle is internationally vulnerable.
The shark preys on fish such as mackerel and herring.