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24 Sharks Wash Ashore on Belgian Coast in Bycatch Incident
At least 24 spotted smooth sharks washed ashore between Koksijde and De Panne. Experts believe they were thrown overboard as fishing bycatch.
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At least 24 spotted smooth sharks washed ashore between Koksijde and De Panne. Experts believe they were thrown overboard as fishing bycatch.
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