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Rare shark washes up on Sligo beach!

A very rare shark that washed up on a beach in Co Sligo has been recovered by the National Museum...

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10.43 16 Apr 2026


Rare shark washes up on Sligo beach!


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A very rare shark that washed up on a beach in Co Sligo has been recovered by the National Museum of Ireland. The species has a lifespan which can stretch over 500 years, the longest of any known vertebrate, was discovered on the shores of Finisklin.

Joining Ciara to discuss this is Dr. Kevin Flannery, from Oceanworld in Dingle.


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