Are there great whites in Santorini?

There has been no case of a white shark attacking a human in the Aegean Sea, but in 2018, near the island of Samothrace, fishers accidentally caught an individual of the species measuring 1.5 metres. Due to species protection, the shark was released into the water.



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Despite its rich mythology featuring sea monsters, Greece isn't typically the first place to come to mind as a hotspot for shark encounters. However, these magnificent marine creatures do inhabit the waters surrounding this Mediterranean nation.

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Another giant that is also known to be making trips around the Canary Islands is the Great White Shark. Despite its bad reputation, this type of shark turns to be a species threatened by indiscriminate fishing.

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