2023: the year of the shark in the Balearics
Shark appearances in the Mediterranean Sea might have become more frequent, but, in general, the number of attacks has been low.
There have been a number of shark sightings in the Balearics this summer.
There have been a number of shark sightings in the Balearics this summer.
No need to worry about sharks off the Balearics
Shark appearances in the Mediterranean Sea might have become more frequent, but, in general, the number of attacks has been low.
Mallorca beach cleared after 'shark' spotted; it turned out to be a dolphin
Although generally lethargic, they can move very quickly.
The suspect shark off Arenal near Palma.
The suspect shark off Arenal near Palma.
Video of a shark over the weekend
Video of a shark over the weekend in the Balearics.
Another shark scare in the Balearics
Shark filmed off Formentor, Mallorca recently.
Image of the Red Sea coastline
Image of the Red Sea coastline.
Tourist killed by shark
A two-day ban on swimming, diving and other water sports has been issued.
Waters
Cabrera "white shark" was a porbeagle
The shark spotted last week off Cabrera was not a white shark but a porbeagle.
Environment
Great white shark spotted near Majorca
This is the first scientific evidence of a Great White in Spanish waters for more than 30 years.
Sighting
Shark in Majorca
An injured two metre shark caused alarm amongst bathers in Calvia and Palma over the weekend and at one stage people were evacuated from the beach at Cala Mayor.
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