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Belfast: Connswater shark sighting was 'quite a surprise'

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Thomas Davidson spotted a 4ft -long smooth-hound shark in the Connswater River in east Belfast .

The smooth-hounds usually eat crabs and small crustaceans, marine biologist Dr Patrick Collins said.

He said it was "quite a surprise" and he will "continue to look out for it".

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78

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76

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33

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informal

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English

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36

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