Shark Fishing in Irish Waters | Limerick News

A fisherman off Ireland’s coast was bitten by a blue shark—requiring an airlift—and the incident has sparked urgent conversation about recreational shark fishing. Ireland hosts far more shark and ray species than most know, with two-thirds facing extinction or near-threatened status due to overfishing and bycatch. While catch-and-release angling is common, it remains largely unregulated at sea, putting vulnerable species like angel sharks and flapper skates at risk. Though many anglers support conservation through tagging, better training, regulations, and protected zones are urgently needed—not just for marine life, but for angler safety too. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e79f6129bb464d3a