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Plymouth aquarium's beloved sand tiger shark Howie dies

Howie, a sand tiger shark that had lived at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth since it opened in 1998, has died. Staff said the nine-foot shark, nearly 30 years old, was put to sleep. The aquarium credited Howie with helping to dispel myths about sharks among generations of visitors.

Plymouth aquarium's beloved sand tiger shark Howie dies

This summary is based on reporting by BBC News.

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