07/09/2026
π¦ SHARK FOUND ON INGOLDMELLS BEACH! π
A live shark was recently found stranded on Ingoldmells Beach and thankfully was rescued by the Skegness Coastguard. β€οΈπ
Before anyone panics, this was a smooth-hound, a species commonly found around the UK coastline. Despite being called a shark, theyβre considered completely harmless to people.
Smooth-hounds donβt have the sharp, pointed teeth you might expect from a shark. Instead, they have flat crushing plates, earning them the nickname βgummy sharksβ, which they use to crush crabs, lobsters and other shellfish. π¦
Theyβre particularly common in shallow coastal waters around the UK during the summer and autumn and can grow to around 3β5 feet (1β1.5 metres).
Itβs amazing to see just how much marine life is right on our doorstep! ππ¦β€οΈ
Thankfully, this one was rescued and given the help it needed. Well done to the Skegness Coastguard for stepping in. π
Would you have been brave enough to walk past it on the beach? π±π
πΈ If you spot one, please remember they are wild animals and should be left alone and reported to the appropriate authorities rather than handled yourself.