Hammerhead sharks lurking near the coast have led to the closure of a popular Spanish beach. The frightening shark pups were spotted swimming in a pair on Sunday at Patalavaca beach in Mogan, Gran Canaria - but didn't appear too interested in the nearby beachgoers.
Lifeguards have now banned beachgoers from going “beyond knee height” in the sea as a precaution, despite the sharks injuring nobody and swimming away peacefully.
A red flag alert was issued by the local authorities, who are monitoring the area. Local beachgoers claim that sharks are still in the area, according to the local media. A hammerhead had been seen in the days before the pair arrived, leading to suspicions that sharks are using the bay as a new hangout.
