Sighting of a shark on shore in the Canary Islands. This is yet another case and this explains why they are so close
Suddenly an unusual alarm went off shark in the Canary Islands. Specifically, we are talking about the island of Gran Canaria, which has closed three beaches. This is for the safety of locals and tourists, who reach these coasts all year round. The sighting occurred in Telde, near the Melenara beach. Below are all the details.
Shark in the Canary Islands
The number of shark sightings near shore in the Mediterranean they are increasing. Climate change is changing their habits, considering the new temperature of the waters. This could also change the way we experience the sea here.
Recently one hammerhead shark it was seen almost arriving on shore in Telde, near the Melenara beach. Gran Canaria has closed three popular beaches. The same specimen appears to have been spotted the following day in San Agustin in San Bartolomé de Tirajana.
Generally speaking, the Hammerhead sharks pose no danger to humans. Fewer than 20 unprovoked attacks have been recorded over the years, none of them fatal. Statistics aside, however, the alarm was immediate and the concern was high.
News that generates echoes compared to that which involved Italy. A few days ago, in fact, the fin of one appeared near the shore shark in Marinella di Sarzanain the province of Spice. It was a blue shark at least one and a half meters long. Also in this case a species that is not dangerous for humans but, at the same time, remains a sign of a radical change underway.
Sharks on shore, the reason
Over the course of last 30 years cases have increased close encounter with sharks. Statistics don’t lie and the reason is mainly linked to the greater presence of human beings. These also have a direct impact on the habitat of these fish.
With regard to the approach to shorethis depends on high water temperature. Some species of these fish therefore prefer to stay close to the shore, as much as possible, running the risk of beaching themselves, solely to enjoy the hot hours of summer light. This obviously also increases the chances of contact with humans.
At the same time the shore also attracts them for food, reproduction and fear. As far as diet is concerned, they could certainly hunt widely, but they prefer the shore because here they are prey are more abundant. Talking about reproductionhowever, we know that the Shark eggs and baby sharks are very vulnerable to predation by other sharks in the open sea. The same goes for killer whales too. The shore represents a safe place, which also guarantees an optimal temperature for development and hatching.
Reaching shallow depths, finally, is also a symptom of fear, as mentioned. As much as you might think of sharks as being at the top of the food chain, they are themselves victims of other predators, especially killer whales (murderers).
