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Juvenile Great White Shark Found in Mediterranean Waters

2/11/2026

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Researchers from the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO) documented a juvenile great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) caught by a fisherman near Denia and Jávea in April 2023.
The shark measured 210 cm and weighed 80–90 kg.
The study, published in Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria, notes the Mediterranean’s sporadic presence and a significant population decline.
It calls for ongoing research and monitoring to protect this vulnerable species in Spain’s marine ecosystems.

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Researchers from the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO) documented a juvenile great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) caught by a fisherman near Denia and Jávea in April 2023.
The shark measured 210 cm and weighed 80–90 kg.
The study, published in Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria, notes the Mediterranean’s sporadic presence and a significant population decline.
It calls for ongoing research and monitoring to protect this vulnerable species in Spain’s marine ecosystems.