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.

Rhyl Journal: The sharks were identifed as starry smooth-hounds.The sharks were identifed as starry smooth-hounds. (Image: Sharon Foston)

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.

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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.