
UK Seas
Discover the wonderful sea creatures that inhabit the UK seas and shores
UK seas is a guide to the fauna and flora found around UK coasts. While the majority of species are marine, some species are included that are regularly encountered on land by the coast, so you’ll find descriptions of non-marine species such as reptiles, amphibians, insects and plants as well.

Blue shark
Prionace glauca
Type
Fish, Sharks
Description
Beautifully proportioned, shiny silver-blue shark with a pointed snout.
A fast swimmer whose main prey is squid and small fish.
Location
South and West in Spring and Summer
Habitat
Open ocean