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Rare Endangered Shark Spotted in Barcelona Port Raises Questions for Beach Season

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Marine biologists confirmed the sighting of a juvenile blue shark in Port Olímpic on Monday, April 20, 2026, marking a rare encounter with one of the Mediterranean’s most threatened species. Although listed as Critically Endangered, the blue shark is a pelagic predator that typically avoids humans, and Barcelona City Council has clarified that no beach closures are planned for the upcoming May… Source

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This Sunday's nautical activity at the Port Olympic in Barcelona was starred in the presence of a pilgrim shark, a species in danger of extinction.The specimen swam through the docks of the port before the astonishment of the curious who approached the area to photograph and record the animal.In a video broadcast on its social media profile with images of the specimen, marine scientist Juan Carlos García explains that this is a shark "recognisab…

·Madrid, Spain
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20minutos broke the news in Madrid, Spain on Monday, April 20, 2026.
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