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Three sharks die in aquarium move | Three sharks die in aquarium move |
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An investigation is under way into the deaths of three sharks which were moved to an aquarium in Norfolk. | An investigation is under way into the deaths of three sharks which were moved to an aquarium in Norfolk. |
The black tipped reef sharks were three of five moved 70 miles (112km) from Great Yarmouth to their refurbished tank at the Hunstanton Sea Life Centre. | |
The centre said the deaths were "almost unprecedented in the Sea Life network" after "over 100 shark transportations over the past 20 years". | The centre said the deaths were "almost unprecedented in the Sea Life network" after "over 100 shark transportations over the past 20 years". |
Manager Nigel Croasdale said he was "deeply concerned" at the loss. | Manager Nigel Croasdale said he was "deeply concerned" at the loss. |
"Something has clearly gone wrong on this occasion and we are determined to identify this problem," he said. | "Something has clearly gone wrong on this occasion and we are determined to identify this problem," he said. |
He said a full investigation would be carried out after the incident on Friday. | He said a full investigation would be carried out after the incident on Friday. |
In February, Mr Croasdale said the movement of the sharks was a potentially dangerous job. | In February, Mr Croasdale said the movement of the sharks was a potentially dangerous job. |
He said: "I wouldn't advise anyone not experienced in handling fish or sharks to do it because it would probably be dangerous. | He said: "I wouldn't advise anyone not experienced in handling fish or sharks to do it because it would probably be dangerous. |
"But for our people experienced in moving sharks it should be quite a straightforward operation. | "But for our people experienced in moving sharks it should be quite a straightforward operation. |
"As long as they treat the creatures with a great deal of respect and care it should go smoothly." | "As long as they treat the creatures with a great deal of respect and care it should go smoothly." |
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