The Armed Forces of Malta maritime squad has elevated a relatively large thresher shark from the sea in Cirkewwa. The three-metre-long fish was seen close to the shore earlier this afternoon. Witnesses said the animal appeared weak.

Members of the Civil Protection Department and from AFM arrived on site trying to assists the shark. This shark is not normally dangerous to humans.

The fisheries department was also called to assist in this unusual operation. 

Photo by TVM