are there sharks in the mediterranean sea

Yes, there are sharks in the Mediterranean Sea. The sea is home to around 47 to 50 species of sharks, including well-known species like hammerheads, great white sharks, blue sharks, tiger sharks, and sandbar sharks. However, shark populations in the Mediterranean are generally small and declining due to overfishing and habitat loss. Encounters with sharks near popular beaches are rare, and most sharks do not pose a significant threat to humans. Many species prefer fish or marine mammals rather than humans as prey, and their habitats tend to be further offshore or in deeper waters. Despite the presence of potentially dangerous species, the number of shark attacks in the Mediterranean is very low compared to other regions.