Sharks in Sardinia: what you need to know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
La Sardinia<\/strong> is surrounded by a sea rich in biodiversity and there is no shortage of species<\/strong> of sharks. Most are harmless and live far from the coast<\/strong>in the open sea<\/strong>. Every now and then, however, it can happen sighting<\/strong> a exemplary<\/strong> near the shore<\/strong>especially when pushed by currents or in search of food. The shark sightings<\/strong> are generally rare<\/strong>but they always arouse curiosity and some panic<\/strong> media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The news of a Shark at Villasimius in Sardinia<\/strong> quickly made its way around the web. L'sighting<\/strong> occurred along the south-east coast of Sardinia<\/strong>in an area of clear sea rich in fish. According to the experts<\/strong>it was probably a blue shark<\/strong>, a common shark in the Mediterranean Sea<\/strong> which can reach several metres in length<\/strong>but rarely comes too close to the beach<\/strong>. L'exemplary<\/strong> observed seemed calm and did not display any predator<\/strong> in hunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Mediterranean Sea<\/strong> live more than 40 shark species<\/strong>some of which are also present along the coast<\/strong> of Sardinia<\/strong>. Among the best known are the blue shark<\/strong>, I thresher shark<\/strong>the mako<\/strong> and, very rarely, the white shark<\/strong>. The latter is a predator<\/strong> fascinating but extremely rare<\/strong> in our waters, sighted on only a few occasions in recent decades. Many of the sharks present are small and feed mainly on fish<\/strong> and small prey<\/strong> marines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spotting<\/strong> one shark<\/strong> does not mean being in danger. Most encounters take place at metres<\/strong> distance from the shore<\/strong> and without consequences. It is important to remain calm, not approach<\/strong> l'animal<\/strong> and immediately notify the authorities or the coast guard. Often the shark will spontaneously move away after a few minutes. If you happen to see one, consider yourself lucky enough to have observed a exemplary<\/strong> fascinating and rare in its natural habitat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n La blue shark<\/strong> is probably the most widespread shark in the Mediterranean<\/strong>. It has a slender body, can reach three metres in length<\/strong> and prefers the open sea<\/strong>. It feeds on fish<\/strong> and squid and rarely poses a danger to the bathers<\/strong>. Despite its appearance as predator<\/strong>, is a species<\/strong> shy and tends to avoid contact with humans. The shark sightings in Italy<\/strong> often include this very species<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The shark sightings in Italy<\/strong> are not limited to the Sardinia<\/strong>. La Sicily<\/strong>, the coast<\/strong> Tyrrhenian Sea and some areas of the Adriatic Sea register occasional reports. Some specimens<\/strong> are found<\/strong> accidentally in the nets<\/strong> from fishing<\/strong> or near the beaches<\/strong> after storms. Among the best known areas are Porto Ferro<\/strong> in Sardinia, Stintino<\/strong>and some features of the east coast<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One shark<\/strong> can approach the coast<\/strong> for several reasons: sea currents, abundance of prey<\/strong>disease or simple passage during a migration. In rare cases, young specimens<\/strong> may approach out of curiosity. Some species<\/strong> as the mako<\/strong> or the blue shark<\/strong> can be spotted along the south-east coast<\/strong> of Sardinia, especially at times when there are more fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The attachments<\/strong> of sharks in the Mediterranean<\/strong> are extremely rare. The probability of being bitten by one shark<\/strong> while bathing in Sardinia is practically nil. Statistics show that there have been very few cases in Italy in the last 100 years, and often these were exceptional circumstances. Most of the sharks in Italy<\/strong> does not consider man a prey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you happen to sighting<\/strong> one shark<\/strong> While in the water, the golden rule is to remain calm. Avoid sudden movements, do not try to approach<\/strong> or touch theanimal<\/strong> and back to the beach<\/strong> with slow movements. Report thesighting<\/strong> can help to register<\/strong> data useful for research and preservation of species<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sharks are predators<\/strong> fundamental to maintaining the balance of the marine ecosystem. They regulate populations of fish<\/strong>, they control the favourite prey<\/strong> and ensure the health of the habitat. Protecting them also means safeguarding the beauty of our sea<\/strong>. Some species<\/strong> are today at risk of extinction<\/strong> and they need protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n FAQ<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Which sharks live in Sardinia?<\/strong> Is the white shark present in the Mediterranean?<\/strong> Was the shark in Villasimius dangerous?<\/strong> What should I do if I see a shark near the shore?<\/strong> Do sharks attack people in Sardinia?<\/strong> Why do sharks approach the coast?<\/strong> What does a shark eat in the Mediterranean?<\/strong> Is the blue shark dangerous?<\/strong> How are shark sightings recorded?<\/strong> Is it safe to swim in Sardinia?<\/strong> Squalo a Villasimius in Sardegna: avvistamenti, curiosit\u00e0 e sicurezza in mare In tanti associano la Sardegna a spiagge da sogno e mare cristallino, ma non tutti sanno che anche qui […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":82320,"parent":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-82317","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yepsea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82317","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yepsea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yepsea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yepsea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yepsea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=82317"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.yepsea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82317\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yepsea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/82320"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.yepsea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=82317"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yepsea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=82317"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.yepsea.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=82317"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/yepsea.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Squalo-a-Villasimius.jpeg\")
The shark at Villasimius in Sardinia: recent history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Which shark species live in the Mediterranean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Spot a Shark Safely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Blue shark: the most common shark in Italian waters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sharks in Italy: where most sightings are recorded<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why do sharks approach the coast?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Shark attacks: myth or reality?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What to do if you see a shark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The role of sharks in the marine ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In Sardinia you can find species such as the blue shark<\/strong>, I thresher shark<\/strong>the mako<\/strong> and, very rarely, the white shark<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, but it is extremely rare<\/strong>. Sightings are sporadic and the animal mostly lives in the open sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No, it was probably a blue shark<\/strong>a shy species that poses no risk to the bathers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep calm, do not approach<\/strong> and immediately alert the coast guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The attachments<\/strong> are extremely rare and there is no real danger to bathers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For reasons related to currents, the search for food or simple migratory passage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It feeds on fish<\/strong>squid and other small marine prey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No, it is a species<\/strong> shy and not very aggressive towards humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reports are collected by local authorities and researchers to monitor the presence of the species<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Absolutely, the sea<\/strong> of Sardinia is safe and the shark sightings<\/strong> are exceptional events.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"