Great White Shark Filmed Off Tunisia-Sicily
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- Diver Derk Remmers filmed a Great White shark offshore between Tunisia and Sicily in May, describing the moment as "pretty special" and noting his fingers trembled while operating the camera.
- NGO Healthy Seas divers captured the footage while highlighting the problem of ghost fishing nets in the Mediterranean.
- Scientists said the adult male shark spotted many miles offshore between Tunisia and Sicily should not cause concern.
- Conservationists hope the sighting will encourage governments to establish marine protected areas in Mediterranean waters.
Why it matters: Governments could gain a catalyst for marine protected areas, while fishing sectors may face new net restrictions, helping curb overfishing and protect the dwindling Mediterranean shark population.
