Sharks face a host of dangers due to human pressure.
Sharks face a host of dangers due to human pressure.
Mallorca sharks in danger
A Balearic strategy for the conservation of sharks and rays has been launched.
Dancing with the shark in the Mediterranean Sea
The new episode of the video series by German TV journalist Sibylle Tiessen is about animal researcher Agustí Torres, who is committed to protecting sharks in the Mediterranean Sea.
The Mallorcans! Chapter 22 Agustí Torres
Shark researcher Agustí Torres shares his knowledge about these fish. Presented by TUI. Video by Nova Producciones (Video lasts 7 minutes 56 seconds)
Blue Sharks are not typically considered dangerous to humans.
Blue Sharks are not typically considered dangerous to humans.
There were a number of shark sightings in the Balearics this summer.
There were a number of shark sightings in the Balearics this summer.
Very unsual behaviour by a Blue Shark.
Very unsual behaviour by a Blue Shark.
Blue shark bites a swimmer in Spain causing confusion
It is unusual for blue sharks to be on the shore and even less common to see an attack.
A Blue Shark in the sea off Illetas.
A Blue Shark in the sea off Illetas.
What you need to know about Blue Sharks in Mallorca
Blue sharks are generally considered to be docile and not highly aggressive towards humans.
Shark scare in Mallorca
Fishermen's nets were attacked by a group of sharks on Friday.
Overfishing and lack of understanding - the biggest threats to sharks
Interview with Dan Abbott, multimedia manager for Save the Med in Mallorca.
Marilles Foundation
The only thing to fear about sharks is their extinction
Sharks are very vulnerable species which have suffered a very severe decline over the past decades.
Letters to the Editor
I see now that some beaches of Majorca are not only known throughout Europe because of the antics of certain tourists over there, they also are famous because of certain journalists that have not any kind of respect for his readers, and above all any kind of respect of the beaches where the most of his fellowmen spend their holidays.
Environment
Sharks and rays at growing risk in the western Mediterranean
Of the 25 species, seven were common to the whole area, with nine local to the Balearics.
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