The shark, under threat from human activities, was captured by project monitoring biodiversity and marine life in region
One of the world’s rarest sharks has been filmed off the Welsh coast, offering a fleeting glimpse into the life of a species teetering on the brink of extinction.
Underwater footage shows a critically endangered angel shark swimming through the waters of Cardigan Bay – the first time it has been recorded on film in the area since 2021.
The shark was captured by cameras deployed by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW), designed to monitor biodiversity as part of a project investigating marine life in the region, many of which are under threat from human activities.
“We were thrilled to record an angel shark in Cardigan Bay, a rare and exciting encounter,” said Dr Sarah Perry, marine conservation and research manager at WTSWW.
