Rare Great White Shark Sighting in Mediterranean Sparks Conservation Hope

A great white shark was filmed near Porquerolles, highlighting the critical state of the species in the Mediterranean.

A fisherman captured video footage of a great white shark off the coast of Porquerolles, France, in early November.
The shark, measuring between 3.5 and 4.5 meters, was confirmed by scientists to be a young great white.
This sighting is a rare event, as the great white is classified as critically endangered in the Mediterranean.
Conservationists see this as a positive sign for marine biodiversity, indicating the potential benefits of protected marine areas.
The Mediterranean great white population is estimated at a few hundred, with sightings becoming increasingly uncommon over recent decades.