Rare angel shark captured for first time in Cardigan Bay
Stunning images of a super rare angel shark have been captured offshore, providing a lifeline to one of the planet's most endangered fish.
Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•28/07/2025
One of the world's rarest sharks has been filmed off the coast of Wales, providing a glimpse into the life of the globally critically endangered species. Image from clip/Theguardian. Underwater footage has captured an angel shark off the coast of Cardigan Bay. It is the first time the rare shark has been recorded in the area since 2021. Image from clip/Theguardian.
This angel shark was filmed using equipment deployed by the South and West Wales Wildlife Trust (WTSWW) as part of a marine biodiversity monitoring project to track species at risk of extinction due to human impact. Photo cut from clip/Theguardian. “We were delighted to capture an angel shark on camera in Cardigan Bay,” said Dr Sarah Perry, director of marine research and conservation at WTSWW. “It was a rare and exciting encounter.” Photo from clip/Theguardian.
Angelsharks are listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. Their numbers have declined dramatically over the decades due to habitat loss and are severely impacted by habitat loss and illegal fishing. Photo: divingingrancanaria.com. “Although Cardigan Bay and surrounding coastal areas are rich in wildlife and store large amounts of carbon, they are under threat from large-scale fishing in many places,” WTSWW warns. Photo: Andy Murch. Although Wales has 139 designated marine protected areas (MPAs), conservationists say many are still affected by activities such as bottom trawling, dredging and even seabed mining. Photo: Andy Murch.
Angel sharks are slow breeders and are adapted to life near the ocean floor, making them particularly vulnerable to these activities. Photo: Andy Murch. Readers are invited to watch the video : Discovering many new species in the Mekong River Region. Source: THĐT1.
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