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Dead Shark at Playa Can Pere Antoni: Bite Marks Raise Questions

Why Dead Sharks Wash Up on Mallorca Beaches

Dead sharks can wash up for many reasons, from injuries and fishing gear to currents or illness.

Published: April 22, 2026
Dead Shark at Playa Can Pere Antoni: Bite Marks Raise Questions

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Why do dead sharks sometimes wash up on Mallorca beaches?

There can be several reasons, and a photo alone is not enough to tell the full story. Possible explanations include injury from a larger predator, scavenger damage, illness, propeller strikes, fishing gear, or a body that was carried ashore by currents after already dying at sea. Marine experts usually need samples and a proper examination before they can say more.

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