Are there sharks in Turkish waters?

Turkey is surrounded by the deep waters of three seas: the Meditteranean Sea, the Black Sea, and the Aegean Sea. And yes, there are sharks; in fact, there are over 50 shark species swimming in Turkish waters, including hammerheads and the notorious great white sharks.
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What sharks are in Turkey sea?

They are half the size of the Great White Shark. The presence of the Bull Shark is suspected but not confirmed yet. There are other sharks in the sea like the Blacktip shark, Hammerhead shark, Sandbar shark, Spinner shark, Copper shark, Blue shark and more.
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Are there any shark attacks in the Mediterranean?

Most shark attacks in the Mediterranean are off the coasts of Italy, Yugoslavia and Greece. Two-thirds of European attacks are fatal, twice the worldwide average.
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Where is the most dangerous shark infested waters?

Eastern Cape, South Africa

Publication Owlcation reports that Port Saint Johns beach in the Eastern Cape of South Africa is “the most dangerous beach in the whole world for shark attacks.” Owlcation's article goes on to say that the beach was the site of eight shark fatalities in the five years.
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Can you swim with sharks in Turkey?

While diving with sharks in Istanbul Akvaryum you get the chance to see more than twenty sharks from different regions around the world up close and swim with them. With this activity, which you can do alone or with your family and friends, you will experience unforgettable moments.
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Is it safe to swim in Turkey?

Health authorities have declared 81 beaches in Turkey's biggest city Istanbul safe and hygienic for swimming. The Provincial Health Directorate declared the beaches suitable for swimming after analyzing samples of sea water taken.
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Does Antalya have sharks?

There are no sharks in Antalya. Antalya is situated on the Mediterranean coast in Turkey. Obviously there are sharks in Mediterranean sea, but they don't attack people in Antalya. Antalya attracts thousands of tourists each year.
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Are sharks attracted to urine?

No reaction. From a scientific standpoint, Esbaugh says that it's “definitely not true” that sharks are attracted to urine, and he assumes the rumor got started because many animals use scent to track their prey. But he says this doesn't hold up because humans aren't the most common meal for sharks.
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Which country has most shark attacks?

Australia has the highest number of fatal shark attacks in the world, with Western Australia recently becoming the deadliest place in the world for shark attacks with total and fatal shark bites growing exponentially over the last 40 years.
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Why is there no sharks in Greece?

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), 54% of shark species that live in the Mediterranean are at an elevated risk of extinction. Sharks in Greece are mostly threatened due to overfishing, as well as bycatch.
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Is there great white sharks in Cyprus?

According to a Cyprian Fisheries Department spokesman: “The ever increasing use of technology and social media has helped to hype up the sightings”. Cyprus has only recorded one shark attack, more than 100 years ago, on September 23, 1901 at Larnaca.
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Are there great white sharks in the Mediterranean Sea?

yes. There are great white sharks in Mediterranean Sea!
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Are there crocodiles in Turkey?

Are there crocodiles in Turkey? No crocodiles exist in the wild in Turkey. The only place you'll see a crocodile in Turkey is in the zoo.
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Are there whales in Turkey?

They are rarely present in the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts of Turkey. Sperm whales are a cosmopolite species in the world's seas and oceans. They can dive to 1500m in depth. They live offshore, in deep waters and can be observed close to the coastal areas if deep sea is present.
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Are there sharks in Egypt?

Grey reef sharks are the most commonly spotted species in Egypt's Red Sea, along with black and whitetip reef sharks which are also often seen.
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Can sharks smell period blood?

A shark's sense of smell is powerful – it allows them to find prey from hundreds of yards away. Menstrual blood in the water could be detected by a shark, just like any urine or other bodily fluids.
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How much of the ocean is pee?

The NOAA estimates the oceans at 321,003,271 cubic miles or 1.338e21 L (1.3 sextillion). Dividing those out and you get 0.0002%, or 1 in 500,000 parts Human pee.
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Is it OK to pee in the ocean?

Peeing in the ocean is totally fine, but don't pee in protected areas like reefs or smaller bodies of water, especially swimming pools.
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What to do if a shark bumps you?

If a shark bumps you and swims off you should quickly, but calmly (?!) exit the water trying to keep facing the shark. When SCUBA diving and you have enough air find a spot with your back against a solid surface or back-to-back with your buddy and try to get back to shore or the boat.
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What to do if a shark is circling you?

If you find yourself in the middle of an attack...
  1. Don't panic. So you're being circled by a shark. ...
  2. Maintain eye contact. As the shark swims around you, keep your head on a swivel and try to maintain eye contact. ...
  3. Stay big ... or get small. ...
  4. Don't play dead. This isn't a bear, it's a shark. ...
  5. Cut off the angles. ...
  6. Slowly back away.
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What color should you not wear in the ocean?

For this reason, he suggests swimmers avoid wearing yellow, white, or even bathing suits with contrasting colors, like black and white. Burgess suggested divers who wear wet suits with bright colors, switch to all black.
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Are there any sharks in Cyprus?

There are a number of sharks in Cyprus waters but sightings are rare as most are in deeper waters. Those sighted in recent years include the Mako, Basking and Blue sharks.
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Is there sharks in Greece?

There are some sharks in the Aegean Sea, but very few.

The few sharks spotted or caught around Greece were harmless like the basking shark, thresher shark, and the dogfish. The basking shark looks frightening, but it's not harmful. The thresher shark is also quite harmless because of its small teeth and timid nature.
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Is there sharks in Spain?

The sighting of such a shark is not common in Spanish waters. Earlier this year, a baby blue shark was seen in La Coruna. The sightings came after a shark washed up on a beach in Benidorm with wounds that appeared to have been caused by a swordfish.
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