A shark is rumoured to be swimming in the River Thames.

Shark

Shark

Separate sightings of what appears to be a fin have been spotted in the water in recent days, sparking fear that a man-eating shark could be swimming in London.

John Hucknall was jogging with a friend when he spotted the fin near Hammersmith.

He told The Sun newspaper: ''My mate and I were running Hammersmith way by the river.

''As we were running we saw this thing sticking out of the water.

''I'm not David Attenborough but I'm thinking that's a big old shark.''

The Port of London Authority has eased concern by suggesting that it is more likely to be a piece of debris.

They said: ''The dark object could well be a piece of debris, a shark however is very unlikely.''