Aberystwyth: Watch as other folks attempt to lend a hand 1.5m shark on coastline

Experts have prompt towards serving to porbeagle sharks to steer clear of being bitten or injured.

It comes after 1.5m (5ft) shark, believed to be a porbeagle, gave the impression to be in misery at the coastline close to Aberystwyth Pier, and other folks attempted to lend a hand.

A HM Coastguard staff and participants of British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) had been despatched to the scene on Friday afternoon to lend a hand and advise the general public.

Porbeagle sharks can develop as much as 11toes (3.5m) lengthy and are common guests to the United Kingdom coast, even though are generally present in deeper water.

“Porbeagles are not naturally aggressive towards humans, though there are reports of people being bitten when trying to help them back to sea,” mentioned BDMLR.