Terrified British holidaymakers fled for their lives today when a shark thrashed through the waters of a Benidorm beach. The 8ft monster fish swam through the waves just yards from the Poniente beach, causing panicked swimmers to rush through the crashing waves to find safety on the sand.
Has there ever been a shark attack in Benidorm?
In 2016 a swimmer was rushed to hospital after a chunk was bitten out of his hand by a suspected blue shark off a crowded beach on the Costa Blanca.
Are there sharks in Spain Benidorm?
Last week, the sighting of a blue shark forced the evacuation of a beach in Benidorm, eastern Spain. Around two meters long and weighing in at about 60 kilos, the shark had become disoriented and ended up in an area full of bathers.
Are there shark nets in Benidorm?
Another resident said: “Benidorm has offshore shark netting in place all along its four beach areas and beyond, although it chooses not to advertise this fact. “There are 15 potentially dangerous sharks in the Mediterranean, out of approximately 46 different species.
Does Spain have great white sharks?
In fact, not only in northern Spain, but the species appears to be very rare throughout the European coast of northeast Atlantic with less than ten possible sightings.
Is the sea clean in Benidorm?
Benidorm’s coast is washed by clean and warm waters of the Mediterranean sea. The beaches of Benidorm are among the best of this part of the coast of Spain.
Are there sharks in the Costa Blanca?
There was an attack on a windsurfer off Tarifa in the Atlantic in March 1986 and a shark bit the hand of a bather off Costa Blanca in 2016. There are white sharks or tiger sharks in the Strait of Gibraltar. These were thought not to exist in the Alboran Sea until one was fished off Manilva in 1991.
Is there sharks in Alicante?
Shocked bathers at Cala Capitan beach in Orihuela Costa, also in Alicante province, were ordered to leave the sea following the possible sighting of two blue sharks at the end of August. It followed numerous reports of sharks off Alicante coastline in the space of a week.
Are there great white sharks in Tenerife?
And now the big questions… are there great white sharks in Tenerife, Gran Canaria and the rest of the archipelago? Yes, there are white sharks in the waters that surround the Canary Islands and Cape Verde as well, but seeing one is close to impossible.
Can sharks be blue?
Blue sharks can get up to 13 feet in length but generally are closer to 10 feet long. They have a deep blue color dorsally, which fades to light blue on the sides and white on the belly. They have slender bodies with large eyes and a cone shaped snout.
How long is Levante beach in miles?
About a mile and a half,take your time and take in the sights its one of the most relaxing walks i have done, night time is the best time, then stop for a drink in the square do a bit of people watching then walk the same way. over a year ago.
Has there ever been any shark attacks in Spain?
The famous white shark also occurs around Spain, it has already been seen in the Mediterranean. Every year there are several attacks by a white shark, some of which are fatal.
Do you get crocodiles in Spain?
Are there crocodiles in Spain? Crocodiles are found across many sub-Saharan countries, although, they are not native to Spain. However, there was a recent sighting of two crocodiles in Spain. Citizens of Castilla and Leon were told to avoid the banks of Pisuerga River while police carried out the search.
Are sharks common in Spain?
There are more than 50 different species of sharks cataloged on our coasts. In Spain, it is more common to find them in the Cantabrian Sea and the Atlantic Ocean as their waters are colder.
Can you swim in the sea in Benidorm?
The busiest beach
Levante Beach is the most popular sandy strip in Benidorm. It’s walking distance from town and has lots of facilities along its 3-km length. Deck chairs are plentiful, restaurants line the promenade, and the coastline eases gently into the sea making it a great place for a swim.
What are beaches like in Benidorm?
Playa de Levante is one of the main beaches of the city and also one of the busiest beaches of Benidorm. This two-kilometer-long sandy beach has a shallow slope, there are many sunbeds and umbrellas for rent, and the palm-lined promenade is lined with restaurants, bars, pubs, beach clubs and cafés.
What sea is Benidorm on?
Mediterranean coast
Benidorm is a town and municipality in the province of Alicante, Valencia, on the Mediterranean coast of Spain.
Can you swim in the sea in Spain?
It’s all possible in Spain. The Costa del Sol and the Cabo de Gata in Andalusia, the Canary Islands, and the Costa Blanca are all destinations where you’ll find a climate of eternal springtime practically all year round. You’ll find it perfectly possible to take a dip at the beach and then relax in the sun.
Are there great white sharks in Majorca?
The sea has no borders and naturally there are still sharks in our waters in the Balearic Islands, including great whites.
Are there sharks in Ibiza?
A Spaniard commenting on her post insisted: ‘There are no reef sharks in Ibiza, only blue sharks, makos and very rarely white ones. ‘ The near seven foot-long shark filmed last Monday was said to have a head wound.
Are there sharks at Barcelona?
An underwater photographer has recently captured footage of the world’s fastest shark swimming in the waters close to Barcelona’s coastline. This is the first time in over ten years that the shortfin mako shark – an endangered species that can reach speeds of up to 45 miles per hour – was spotted in the Mediterranean.