Shark sightings in England’s Solway Firth include protected species; no public danger.

Shark sightings in the Solway Firth, off northwest England, include small-spotted catsharks, tope sharks up to two meters long, and seasonal species like blue and basking sharks. Tope sharks are commonly caught by anglers in summer, while basking sharks are most often seen May to October. All species are protected, with catch-and-release encouraged to support conservation. No evidence suggests increased risk to the public.