Hollywood movies and even social media have made it so Animals as dangerous as sharks They are seen as harmless and in some cases are overly romanticized. But the truth is that there are more and more places where animals like these are more common. Beaches like those in Alicante, Galicia or Balearic Islands These are places where, last summer, sharks were sighted lurking around these shores.
We do not want to worry people who spend their summers in areas of Andalusianot at all, but applied studies They have figured out how to know exactly where we are most likely to encounter these beings. adorable in Andalusia. If you happen to be heading south this summer, read on.
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In which areas of Andalusia can there be sharks?
Don’t worry, just because there are sharks on our coasts doesn’t mean they are the most dangerous. Sharks like the white, tiger and bull, known as the big three because of their size and strength, do not roam our waters. There may be factors such as climate change that could bring them closer, but for now they are not lurking near us.
For now, according to studies, we will only be able to see them on two beaches in Andalusia, Marmola and CalahondaThese sharks usually swim at a depth of between 60 and 300 meters, So rest assured that they won’t ruin your swim near the shore. But if they do, don’t hesitate to get out of the water running.
List of other sites in Spain
Not only in Andalusia do sharks roam freely, but along the entire Spanish coast there are places where it is easier to find them:
List of areas in Spain where you can see sharks
- Costa Brava and Costa Dorada
- Valencia: in Patacona and on Las Arenas Beach
- Alicante: on the beach of Arenales del Sol and on the island of Tabarca
- Galicia: in the Vigo estuary
- Balearic Islands: Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca
- Canary Islands: Tenerife and Gran Canaria
- Tarragona: Martinenca, Maricel and Marjal beaches
- Granada: on the Mamola beach and Calahonda
Other places in the world
What happens if I travel outside of Spain? Well, you also have to be careful – According to studies, United States, South Africa and Australia These are the places where there is the highest chance of being attacked by a shark. And not only these three countries, here is a list of some of them so you can take a look at them before planning your next getaway:
List of countries where the most shark attacks have been recorded
- United States (1215)
- Australia (315)
- South Africa (202)
- Brazil (88)
- New Zealand (42)
- Mascarene Islands (41)
- Mexico (33)
- Papua New Guinea (32)
- Bahamas (24)
- Islas Fiji (20)
- Egypt (14)
- Hong Kong (13)
- Ecuador (11)
- New Caledonia (10)
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