Max Renton, project manager, said: “Sharks are incredible. They’ve been around for 400 million years, so they’re older than trees, and as top or mid-level predators they regulate the entire marine eco system.”
“In Kent we think it’s a really important nursery and pupping ground so we’re hoping the research can shed light on that because it could be a really important area for their development before they head out to sea.”
On the day the BBC joined the team, 31 smooth hound sharks were caught, measured and weighed and 11 were big enough to be tagged.
If they’re recaptured, the tag can give scientists vital data about the animal’s growth and where it’s been.
