are there sharks in greece

Yes, there are sharks in the waters around Greece. A 90-year study found that Greek seas have hosted 33 species of sharks and 29 species of rays, with sightings documented throughout the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean seas around Greece. These sharks have been recorded since the time of Aristotle, and their presence remains notable in recent decades. However, shark attacks in Greek waters are very rare; over the past 180 years, only about 17 attacks have been recorded, with the last fatal attack happening in 1953 near Corfu. The majority of sharks found are not dangerous to humans, and the risk of an encounter leading to an attack is quite low. Some species that could be dangerous exist in low numbers and typically do not come close to shore where people swim.