United Kingdom · observation
Shepperton Lock, near The Thames Court pub
· Surrey
Four map entries describe the same seal fishing and eating a large fish near the lock; one observer thought it was a grey seal.
- Species
- Grey seal
- Number of seals
- 1
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- Surrey Live, 6 February 2025 — https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/real-treat-seal-spotted-munching-30948402 (four ZSL map entries)
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- The 6 February article dates the encounter to Sunday 2 February 2025 at Shepperton Lock near The Thames Court pub. It quotes four ZSL map submissions that appear to describe one seal fishing and eating a large fish; one observer thought it was grey.
- Identification confidence
- Uncertain
- Editorial status
- Published by Seal Watch.
Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.