A disturbing sight of hundreds of dead sharks and fish was discovered on Pembrey Beach, Carmarthenshire, Wales. Local resident Pauline Morris described the scene as horrifying, speculating whether the fish were discarded by fishermen or lost from a trawler. Natural Resources Wales confirmed the fish were likely by-catch discarded at sea.

• 01Pauline Morris found a large number of dead sharks and fish while walking her dogs at Pembrey Beach.
• 02The dead fish were described as being held in a large net and covering a significant area.
• 03Natural Resources Wales (NRW) stated the fish were likely dogfish and linked to fishing by-catch.
• 04No pollution incident was identified, and the majority of the fish were cleared by tides.
• 05This incident follows a similar report of dead marine life at Saundersfoot Beach just a week prior.

The incident raises concerns about fishing practices and marine life health in the area.