Shortly following the alarming appearance of a colossal seven-foot shark that instilled fear among beachgoers on an alternate shore, another enormous shark has been sighted gracefully gliding along the Spanish coastline. This awe-inspiring creature, identified as a tintoera, was observed leisurely traversing the waters within the confines of the Ciutadella Port, Menorca, during the early hours of the morning.
The recorded footage showcases a leisurely spectacle of the shark, gracefully encircling the anchored boats in the port, captivating onlookers who leaned over the edge to witness its presence. This remarkable occurrence transpired just a day after panic-stricken bathers desperately sought refuge from a seven-foot shark that ominously approached the Aguamarina Beach shoreline, located south of Alicante. However, the lifeless body of the aforementioned shark was discovered a few miles north, raising concerns that the shark observed today may be injured.
A local meteorological website, which shared a video displaying the tintorera submerged by rocks in the sea, near a stretch of sunbathing sand, conveyed the news of the deceased seven-foot shark that had ventured close to the shore. Curiously, an accompanying visual captured a seagull perched atop the shark while waves gently washed over it at La Caleta Beach in Cabo Roig. Biologist Juan Antonio Pujol, quoted in a regional newspaper, offered reassurance, stating, “Encountering such a sight while swimming can leave an impression, but it’s crucial to remain calm as these creatures are not aggressive.”
Yesterday, lifeguards sounded their whistles to alert local residents and vacationers about the shark’s presence, urgently advising them to swiftly exit the sea. One eyewitness described an elderly individual receiving assistance from Good Samaritans after suffering a panic attack upon realizing the shark’s proximity.
The incident occurred around 10 am on Thursday morning at Aguamarina Beach in Orihuela Costa, south of Alicante. Initial reports indicated that the shark in question measured approximately seven feet in length and was believed to be a tintorera or blue shark.
Despite extensive efforts by emergency responders, including local police, the elusive shark managed to evade their search and reportedly retreated unnoticed back into the vastness of the sea. Notably, this sighting coincided with the commencement of the lifeguard service at the beach, adding a sense of urgency to the situation. It is worth mentioning that a previous incident in July 2016 attributed an attack on a holidaymaker in Elche, near Alicante, to a blue shark.
The unfortunate victim, aged 40, was swiftly transported to the hospital, where medical professionals administered stitches to a sizable wound on his hand. First aid personnel described the bite as “significant” and noted that the injured individual emerged from the sea with blood flowing from the injury. Another incident occurred in August 2018, when tourists at the bustling Calas de Majorca beach on Majorca’s eastern coast were sent into a panicked retreat from the sea as a blue shark, one of the more commonly found species in Spain, made its presence known.
In April, a similar encounter unfolded on the southeastern coast of Majorca, specifically at a neighboring beach called Cala Llombards, where an almost seven-foot shark, likely another tintorera, was captured on film amidst the breaking waves. The footage revealed its evident disorientation within the shallow waters.
With rapt attention, a Spanish woman observed as the distinct fin of the shark emerged above the serene surface of the water, propelling it towards the shoreline in crystal-clear depths. Anxious murmurs accompanied the spectacle as the shark nearly approached the point of beaching itself upon the sandy shore. Overheard amidst the commotion, she expressed concern, foreseeing the potential entrapment of the creature in the shallow water, remarking, “This one is going to end up getting stuck here. We must help it out of the water to prevent it from remaining stranded.”
The determined shark knocked onto its side in the shallows, and vigorously thrashed its tail in a valiant effort to regain its path toward the open sea. The onlookers recorded the scene, capturing the remarkable struggle as the shark gradually managed to swim back into deeper waters, eventually vanishing from sight.
In a separate incident last week, a distressing event unfolded in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Hurghada, where a 23-year-old Russian tourist named Vladimir Popov fell victim to a tiger shark attack. Harrowing footage documented the encounter as he was forcefully dragged beneath the water’s surface by the predator. Tragically, his remains were later discovered within the belly of the shark, following its demise at the hands of beachgoers who had resorted to clubbing it in a desperate attempt to retrieve the body parts.