ABOUT 30 small dead sharks were found washed up on a beach in Prestatyn.
Residents termed the discovery as "heartbreaking".
The sharks are understood to be Starry Smooth-Hounds, also known as a 'Gummy Sharks'. These are small, long, thin sharks who have little white dots around their fins and tails.
Passers-by and dog walkers spotted the small sharks.
One dog walker, who shared a video and photos of the sharks on social media, said she came across the discovery at about 7am on Tuesday, June 6.
Gem Simmons, North Wales and Anglesey Coordinator at British Divers Marine Life Rescue, took to social media and advised people not to touch or move the sharks from the beach.
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