Shark sightings near Canary Islands beaches prompted authorities to raise warning flags.

Shark sightings near popular Canary Islands beaches prompted authorities to raise warning flags, with initial red flags urging people to avoid the water at Playa Blanca beach. Authorities later downgraded the alert to yellow, allowing cautious swimming close to the shore. Hammerhead sharks were spotted off the coast of Fuerteventura, a destination frequented by British holidaymakers.

March 19, 2024
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