Scientists and anglers launch three-year project to track vulnerable UK shark species
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Scientists and anglers launch three-year project to track vulnerable UK shark species

1 hour ago · Originally published 23 Oct 2026 9/10 Original headline: ‘We have really cool sharks’: three-year project to lift lid on Britain’s little-understood species
Researchers from the University of Exeter are collaborating with anglers to study the migration and breeding habits of porbeagle, tope, and blue sharks in British waters. By combining historical catch data with modern electronic tagging, the team aims to better understand these populations and inform future conservation efforts for the more than 40 shark species found around the UK.
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