The tourist beach had to be evacuated after the shark’s fin was seen sticking out of the water just a few feet from where people were bathing.
The 6ft 6ins long shark prowls along the shoreline
A tourist beach was thrown into chaos as a 6ft 6in close to the shoreline, prompting an immediate evacuation.
Holidaymakers were urged to flee the water after the creature’s fin was spotted just a few feet from where people were swimming. Bystanders gathered on the sand, capturing footage of the predator on their mobile phones. One local exclaimed: “It’s a huge beast.”
The shark was estimated to be around 2 metres in length. This comes as news breaks that the world’s largest great white shark is “heading toward Nova Scotia”, causing concern for tourists.
Lifeguards advised beachgoers to maintain a safe distance while an emergency services boat was swiftly dispatched to the scene, reports the Mirror. The boat crew successfully guided the shark away from the shallow water, where it risked being stranded, and back out to sea.
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Pictured: Video grab – The 6ft 6ins long shark prowls along the shoreline.
VIDEO: Tourist beach evacuated after 6ft 6ins long shark prowls shoreline
A tourist beach was evacuated after a 6ft 6 inches long shark was spotted prowling the shoreline.
Its fin was seen sticking out of the water just a few feet from where people were bathing, prompting them to quickly flee.
Onlookers gathered on the sand and filmed the marine animal with their phones.
One local said: Its a huge beast.
They estimated that the shark was around 6ft 6 inches (2 metres) in length.
Lifeguards warned beachgoers to keep a safe distance as an emergency services boat was promptly dispatched to the scene.
The boat crew managed to coax the shark away from the shallow water, where it was at risk of beaching, and back out to sea.
The dramatic encounter took place at La Reya Beach in Puerto de Mazarrón near Murcia, Spain, last Thursday (7 Aug).
Up to 17million Brits head to the country for their summer holidays every year.
The clip was shared on TikTok, where it went viral with 940,000 views and thousands of comments, as reported by NeedToKnow.
One local said, Between jellyfish and sharks, Ive lost all desire to go to the beach.
Jesus added, Its a blue shark and does not normally attack humans.
I was swimming there in the bay, I turned around and that blue shark appeared next to me, remarked Miguel.
Alfred said, It was probably in some kind of trouble, that’s why it was swimming around.
Ana added: I’m not going to Puerto de Mazarrón anymore.
In early 2024, a dead shark weighing 200kg washed up in Puerto de Mazarrón.
Marine experts said local shark sightings may be caused by strong currents, disorientation, injury, or the animal searching for food.
In the Mediterranean, species such as the blue shark and the dogfish are the most commonly sighted sharks.
The authorities advised residents to calmly leave the water if they sight a shark, and immediately notify lifeguards or the emergency services.
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This dramatic incident occurred at La Reya Beach in Puerto de Mazarrón near Murcia, Spain, last Thursday. Every year, up to 17 million Brits flock to Spain for their summer holidays.
The video clip was posted on TikTok, where it quickly went viral, amassing 940,000 views and thousands of comments, as reported by NeedToKnow.
One local commented, “Between jellyfish and sharks, I’ve lost all desire to go to the beach.”
Story from Jam Press (Shark Prowls Shoreline)
Pictured: Video grab – The 6ft 6ins long shark prowls along the shoreline.
VIDEO: Tourist beach evacuated after 6ft 6ins long shark prowls shoreline
A tourist beach was evacuated after a 6ft 6 inches long shark was spotted prowling the shoreline.
Its fin was seen sticking out of the water just a few feet from where people were bathing, prompting them to quickly flee.
Onlookers gathered on the sand and filmed the marine animal with their phones.
One local said: Its a huge beast.
They estimated that the shark was around 6ft 6 inches (2 metres) in length.
Lifeguards warned beachgoers to keep a safe distance as an emergency services boat was promptly dispatched to the scene.
The boat crew managed to coax the shark away from the shallow water, where it was at risk of beaching, and back out to sea.
The dramatic encounter took place at La Reya Beach in Puerto de Mazarrón near Murcia, Spain, last Thursday (7 Aug).
Up to 17million Brits head to the country for their summer holidays every year.
The clip was shared on TikTok, where it went viral with 940,000 views and thousands of comments, as reported by NeedToKnow.
One local said, Between jellyfish and sharks, Ive lost all desire to go to the beach.
Jesus added, Its a blue shark and does not normally attack humans.
I was swimming there in the bay, I turned around and that blue shark appeared next to me, remarked Miguel.
Alfred said, It was probably in some kind of trouble, that’s why it was swimming around.
Ana added: I’m not going to Puerto de Mazarrón anymore.
In early 2024, a dead shark weighing 200kg washed up in Puerto de Mazarrón.
Marine experts said local shark sightings may be caused by strong currents, disorientation, injury, or the animal searching for food.
In the Mediterranean, species such as the blue shark and the dogfish are the most commonly sighted sharks.
The authorities advised residents to calmly leave the water if they sight a shark, and immediately notify lifeguards or the emergency services.
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Jesus noted, “It’s a blue shark and does not normally attack humans. I was swimming there in the bay, I turned around and that blue shark appeared next to me,” shared Miguel.
Alfred speculated, “It was probably in some kind of trouble, that’s why it was swimming around.”
Ana added: “I’m not going to Puerto de Mazarrón anymore.”
Earlier in 2024, a deceased shark weighing 200kg was washed ashore in Puerto de Mazarrón. Marine specialists suggested local shark encounters might be triggered by powerful currents, confusion, wounds, or the creature hunting for prey.
The 6ft 6ins long shark prowls along the shoreline
Throughout the Mediterranean, varieties including the blue shark and dogfish are the most frequently observed sharks. Officials recommended that people should peacefully exit the water upon spotting a shark, and promptly alert lifeguards or emergency services.
This follows after a colossal 15-foot great white shark was caught on camera mere feet from a pier at a popular tourist destination. Carlos Gauna, 45, filmed the sequence on July 31 using his drone. He remarks it’s uncommon to witness sharks so near to the coastline and was delighted to document the predator in its natural environment without disturbance.
“I’ve never seen one that big in the Santa Monica area and into Malibu that close to shore,” said Gauna, photographer and owner of Malibu Artists in Ventura County.
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