'Mini Jaws' patrols UK beach

A RELATIVE of the Great White Shark had swimmers racing for safety after it was spotted very close to the UK coastline. Others ran into the sea to try to help the porbeagle - a species closely related to the killer shark in Jaws - after it seemed to be struggling in shallow water.

- By Charlie Bradley

beach near Aberystwyth Pier on Friday and wildlife rescue teams were told it appeared to be ill or injured.

Witness Craig Roberts said: “Kids were jumping in the water just before it was spotted - they soon got out though.”