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<p> Dolphins (mother and juvenile) sighted during the tour. Departure from Coutmacsherry, County Cork on a tour with Atlantic Whale and Wildlife Tours. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Whales, dolphins and more: So much to see in the sea off Courtmacsherry

A whale and dolphin spotting trip is a great way of seeing our gorgeous coastline with a chance to see some special marine life

<p>In April this year the Irish government announced the designation of a new national park in West Kerry. Covering more than 70,000 acres, it is the largest national park in the country. Kerry National Marine Park is also the first Irish National Park to incorporate marine features within its boundary and remit</p>

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Video: Shark hit by boat in Kerry has its response captured on the 'fitbit' it wears

<p>Dr Nicholas Payne and Dr Jenny Bortoluzzi with the smalltooth sand tiger shark that washed up in Co. Wexford earlier this year. Pictures: Dr Jenny Bortoluzzi and Kevin Purves</p>

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The Meg was not the only warm-blooded shark

Common Angel Shark (Squatina squatina) swimming over sea grass.

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Anja Murray: Even though many sharks are predators, it is we humans who pose a threat

Hunt for shark eggs this easter

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Hunt for shark eggs this easter

Basking Shark

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Richard Collins: Giants of the ocean can live to a great age — if we let them

Basking shark among 11 species under extinction threat in Irish waters

Basking shark among 11 species under extinction threat in Irish waters

The daunting but harmless basking shark is one of 11 species on a new list of fish at risk of extinction in Irish waters.

Sat, 28 Jan, 2017

Basking shark delights water activity instructors in Ardmore

Basking shark delights water activity instructors in Ardmore

The instructors in Ardmore Adventures were lucky enough to enjoy their water activities with the basking sharks that were around last week.

Mon, 23 May, 2016