Is the sea safe in costa teguise?

ward100 · **Joined:** Mon Mar 14, 2011 11:47 am **Posts:** 10

I am probably worrying about nothing but I happened to come across a video on youtube shot in costa teguise Feb this year of a shark on the beach, not what I would call a "nice" shark

. Now I am worrying about my children going in the sea. Can anyone put my mind at rest or in truth should I be worried? Please advise

deepsix · **Posted:** Sun Mar 27, 2011 4:10 pm

Hi Ward100,

The Atlantic ocean is home to many types of Shark, however I have been Scuba Diving & swimming for many years in the beautiful waters off Lanzarote, and I can assure you, that you and the kids will be fine, I don't know how old your children are, but like any day at the beach be safe and keep an eye on them...as for the sharks, well they will be doing their own thing far away from you

have Fun and enjoy your holiday

ravima · **Posted:** Sun Mar 27, 2011 7:03 pm

You should beware however, that the water there is very very wet.

glitterball · **Joined:** Wed Nov 05, 2003 4:33 pm **Posts:** 58

I was surprised to see that video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dds9Kua9Hvk

It is a bluntnose sixgill shark (which is found around Britain's coast as well) and is a deep water species, not known to have ever eaten a human!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluntnose_sixgill_shark

From some Spanish forum discussions, it seems that the likely explanation for the injuries is that it was attacked by another Bluntnose Sixgill Shark.

ward100 · **Joined:** Mon Mar 14, 2011 11:47 am **Posts:** 10

deepsix wrote:

Hi Ward100,

The Atlantic ocean is home to many types of Shark, however I have been Scuba Diving & swimming for many years in the beautiful waters off Lanzarote, and I can assure you, that you and the kids will be fine, I don't know how old your children are, but like any day at the beach be safe and keep an eye on them...as for the sharks, well they will be doing their own thing far away from you

have Fun and enjoy your holiday

Thank you for your response, I knew I was over worrying but you know how it is when you see these things "well if you're a woman" automatic panic!!

ward100 · **Joined:** Mon Mar 14, 2011 11:47 am **Posts:** 10

ravima wrote:

You should beware however, that the water there is very very wet.

"Oh well" you learn something knew everyday!! :shock:

ward100 · **Joined:** Mon Mar 14, 2011 11:47 am **Posts:** 10

glitterball wrote:

I was surprised to see that video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dds9Kua9Hvk

It is a bluntnose sixgill shark (which is found around Britain's coast as well) and is a deep water species, not known to have ever eaten a human!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluntnose_sixgill_shark

From some Spanish forum discussions, it seems that the likely explanation for the injuries is that it was attacked by another Bluntnose Sixgill Shark.

Thank you Glitterball, I really appreciate your response. I feel much better about it now after reading the link and can go back to looking forward to our holiday in CT. 37 days to go!!! but I'm not counting :wink:

cristina5448 · **Joined:** Tue Mar 29, 2011 1:29 am **Posts:** 1

Ohh thanks for providing this useful information...

Walker · **Joined:** Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:50 am **Posts:** 654

If you are worried about sharks, don't go to Cornwall! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... shark.html

richt71 · **Joined:** Mon Sep 06, 2010 11:56 am **Posts:** 96

There are no known shark attacks in the canaries mainly due to the fact the sharks around the islands are deep water bottom feeders.


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