Great White Sharks Have Inhabited Mediterranean for Millions of Years but Remain Rare

Great White Sharks Have Been in the Mediterranean Sea for Millions of Years—but Sightings Are Incredibly Rare

Great white sharks have inhabited the Mediterranean Sea for millions of years, according to recent findings, despite the extremely low frequency of sightings in the region. While these apex predators were historically more common in Mediterranean waters, they have become increasingly rare to observe today. The scarcity of sightings does not indicate their recent arrival to the area, but rather reflects changes in shark populations and behavior over time. Scientists studying the Mediterranean's marine life continue to investigate the long history of great whites in this region and factors affecting their current presence.