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2nd September 2018
10:03am BST

The blue shark is the most common shark species in the world. They can grow up to 4 metres long, and the record for a blue shark caught in Irish waters is 93.5 kg (206 lb). They are often observed swimming slowly near the surface, but are "capable of explosive bursts of speed" according to Ireland's Wildlife. According to the publication, 'Blues feed mainly on smaller prey, predominantly schooling fish and squid, but will readily take larger prey items such as smaller sharks, marine mammals and carrion should the opportunity arise.' READ MORE: Dublin and Belfast Could Very Well Be In Different TIMEZONES After BrexitA Belfast angler is this morning recovering at Cork University Hospital after being attacked by a Blue Shark while fishing from a boat 13 miles off the Cork coast yesterday evening.He sustained serious lower arm injuries.Crosshaven #RNLI assisted in rescue....
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