Irish Whale and Dolphin Group

Rare 150-year-old Greenland shark washes up in Ireland

The discovery of the Greenland shark emphasizes the importance of marine conservation and the rarity of such species in Irish waters.

• •A rare Greenland shark washed up in County Sligo, Ireland.
• •It is estimated to be up to 150 years old.
• •This is the first known stranding of the species on the Irish coast.