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Sharks have so far been spotted around Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca, off the coast of Murcia and off Illa de Arousa in northwestern Spain.
Experts say there is no need to panic. It is wise to know what you should and should not do in case you come face to face with a shark.
What to do if you encounter a shark in the water?
Stay calm
Stop swimming
Stay vertical
Keep your distance
Keep eye contact
Don't turn your back on the shark
Don't splash
Do not make quick (unexpected) movements
Get out of the water very slowly
Sharks are often much more afraid of humans than the other way around. If you follow the tips above, chances are very small that anything will happen.
Source: Press coverage in The Daily Mail, The Sun, The Independet & other newspapers on recent sightings.