A shark approximately two meters long was seen near the coast on Melenara beach, Gran Canariathis Saturday, causing panic among bathers and the rapid intervention of the Telde Local Police.
Following the warning, the authorities immediately closed access to the bathroom, and the beach, awarded the Blue Flag for its quality and environmental commitment, was enveloped in an atmosphere of concern.
Rescue teams were quickly deployed and conducted an exhaustive search using jet skis to locate the shark. However, by late afternoon, the shark had not been found and the beach remained closed, with no immediate plans to reopen. “We take all necessary precautions to guarantee the safety of bathers,” a spokesperson for the Local Police told the EFE agency.
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The incident, which took place around 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, was documented in a video that has gone viral on social networks, showing the dorsal fin of the shark near the shore, while beachgoers watched in shock and screamed.
The sightings of sharks They are not unusual on the coasts of the Canary Islands. In the previous year, several hammerhead sharks, which can measure up to five meters and have a hammer-shaped head, were seen at Patalavaca Beach in Mogán. Despite their imposing size, these animals are generally harmless to humans. The authorities maintain a strict surveillance protocol and, as a precaution, last year they restricted swimming beyond the knee until it was confirmed that the sharks had left the area.
This type of encounter underlines the importance of maintaining safety protocols on the beaches, especially in regions where the sighting of sharks It is relatively common. Authorities continue to monitor the situation to ensure that Melenara Beach can be safely reopened in the near future.
