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Earlier and More Frequent Than Thought: Great White Sharks off Mallorca's Coasts

Why Tuna Nets Caught Great White Sharks Near Mallorca

Historic tuna nets near Mallorca attracted prey fish, which also brought great white sharks closer to shore.

Published: April 23, 2026
Earlier and More Frequent Than Thought: Great White Sharks off Mallorca's Coasts

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Why were great white sharks caught more often in tuna nets near Mallorca?

The old tuna-net system attracted schools of prey fish, which could also draw large predators close to the coast. That means many historic captures were tied to fishing methods rather than to a stable shark population living permanently near Mallorca.

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