Overview
- The shark sighting, which occurred Friday during a regatta in Palma Bay, was filmed by a sailor near many racing boats close to shore.
- Local specialists said the animal appears to belong to the Lamnidae family, possibly a mako, though the video does not allow a firm identification.
- Majorca Daily News reported that such encounters are rare in Balearic waters but can occur at certain times of the year.
- The new clip follows February reports of a juvenile great white found off Spain, which raised breeding questions that researchers still describe as exceptional for the region.
- Marine experts noted steep declines in Mediterranean shark numbers and said seeing a shark can signal a healthier sea.