If you’re in England right now, you might want to stay away from the water. Locals recently found a giant school of sharks near a nature reserve in West Sussex. The mere sight of these things would make anyone think twice about taking a dip in there again.
To be fair, these finned creatures might not be as dangerous as they look. Watch the sharks in action below to learn more about this strange congregation.
Source: 50 sharks spotted off coast in England by rumblestaff on Rumble
These sharks are actually smooth-hound sharks, which are mostly harmless to humans.
The sharks, which measure up to 1.5 meters in length, are called “hounds” because they often travel in packs. Instead of feeding on people, they like to eat crustaceans, cephalopods, and some species of fish.
Smooth-hounds are often found in coastal waters. The reason this gathering in West Sussex is so strange is that those waters are mostly inland.
This one was found washed up on the beach. It is possible that warming ocean temperatures are changing their migratory patterns.
Sure, they might not snack on you if you swim nearby, but they’re still sharks. It’s probably best to just stay away.
