Beachgoers in Devon were left in shock as “thousands” of jellyfish were found washed up on the shores of Torbay. Saira Franklin managed to capture the astonishing sight on camera at Broadsands Beach earlier this week.

The footage shows a carpet of small, translucent jellyfish believed to number in the thousands, stretching across the bay as onlookers marvelled at the spectacle, DevonLive reports.

According to Saira, the creatures are likely moon jellyfish, which are the most common type found in UK waters, as per The Wildlife Trust. These jellyfish typically range from 5 to 40cm in diameter and are recognisable by the four circles visible through their transparent bell.