
Some 40 species of shark are thought to inhabit the waters surrounding the UK.
Many only visit in the warmer months, though according to the Shark Trust charity there are 21 permanent resident species roaming beneath the waves off the British coast.

Some 40 species of shark are thought to inhabit the waters surrounding the UK.
Many only visit in the warmer months, though according to the Shark Trust charity there are 21 permanent resident species roaming beneath the waves off the British coast.