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Plymouth aquarium shark that helped 'dispel myths' dies
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Howard, a sand tiger shark at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, has died after nearly 30 years at the facility.
- The shark, also known as Howie, was euthanized following a decline in health and unresponsiveness to medical treatment.
- Howard initially lived in the Great Barrier Reef habitat before moving to the Atlantic Ocean habitat, where she grew to 9 feet long.
- She served as an important ambassador for her species, helping to dispel myths about the critically endangered sand tiger shark.
- The aquarium staff expressed sadness over the loss but noted that other sand tiger sharks, Ushaka and Mandela, remain on display.
