Fresh fears killer sharks coming to UK as Brit beachgoers warned of fatal beasts

There are fresh fears sharks could be heading to colder waters across the globe because the usual beast-infested waters are becoming far too hot.

The cold-blooded creatures are actively searching for newer climes and there is a chance they could appear in the UK because of the cooler waters, an expert warned.

There is a chance sharks could "migrate" to more comfortable waters and the rising temperatures in the United States may speed up the migration.

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And as days get hotter, the uncomfortable sharks could find themselves surrounded by more people as they head to the beach and lap up the sun.

Speaking exclusively to the Daily Star, experts at FloridaPanHandle said: "As far as scientists know, the main reason there is an increase in shark attacks and shark sightings is because of climate change.

"In 2023, the earth has experienced unusually high temperatures. Not only was the hottest day on earth recorded in June (2023), but the sea surface also recorded the hottest temperatures ever."

Those record high temperatures could be sending sharks right towards UK shores, with the Pan Handle experts warning of an increase in shark sightings.

They added: "As ocean temperatures rise, sharks migrate to new territories to find cooler waters.

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"This also leads to another thought, as days get hotter, there are more people heading to the beach and staying in the water for longer periods of time. This could also cause more humans to interact with sharks."

For those insisting on entering the waters, the experts had clear advice.

They said: "The best advice that can be given is to always be alert to your surroundings because you never know what animal could come to visit.

"With that being said, enter the water at your own risk, sharks are not the only danger in the ocean, and the only way you can 100% assure yourself of safety is by not entering the water at all."

It comes after a woman dubbed the world's sexiest scientist warned of the same potentially-fatal issue.

Geo scientist Rosie Moore warned rising sea temperatures are forcing apex predators away from their more traditional haunts in the southern hemisphere to the cooler climes of the north.

Her comments came after a woman was brutally attacked at Rockaway Beach in New York City on Monday (August 7) which left her with a brutal leg wound, losing “approximately 20lbs of flesh” and in a critical condition.

“Research conducted by scientists has revealed a correlation between changes in the distribution and timing of shark captures, particularly tiger sharks, and the ongoing phenomenon of long-term ocean warming,” she told the Daily Star.

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