YES, there are. Since the Canary Islands are surrounded by the Atlantic, the waters around them are filled with marine life, including some species of sharks.

Is it safe to swim in Tenerife?

The climate is perfect for open water swimming in the Tenerife sea, where average air temperatures range between 17 C and 24 C with sea temperatures rarely dropping far below 20 C. A quick check of a weather report can determine the best site for swimming that day.

Are there great white sharks in the Canary Islands?

But this is the first scientific confirmation of the presence of Carcharodon (the great whites scientific name) in Spanish waters for at least 30 years. The last confirmed shark attack in Spain was near Gran Canaria, in the Canary Islands.

Are there dangerous sharks in Spain?

Accidents with sharks are however very rare worldwide, in Europe and Spain they are still rarer. Nor do we want to say that dangerous shark attacks are impossible in Spain. They are only comparatively very rare. According to various statistics, there are about 20 to 100 shark attacks on people per year in the world.

Are there snakes in Tenerife?

Plenty of snakes live in Tenerife.

Is Tenerife safe at night?

On the whole, Tenerife is a very safe place. During the daytime or night-time, virtually all areas of the tourist zones are safe to walk around. As such, it is far safer than nearly every major European city such as London, Paris, Rome, Madrid, etc.

Has there been any shark attacks in Tenerife?

There are no reported attacks by the common smooth-hound shark in the Canary Islands. This is also a common species to the Canary Islands, although now its population is now threatened by excessive fishing.

What do sharks hate?

Natural repellents The Pardachirus marmoratus fish (finless sole, Red Sea Moses sole) repels sharks through its secretions. The best-understood factor is pardaxin, acting as an irritant to the sharks gills, but other chemicals have been identified as contributing to the repellent effect.

What wild animals live in Tenerife?

Animal speciesBarred hogfish. The barred hogfish (Pseudolepidaplois scrofa) is a curious fish that swims alone or in twos in Tenerifes waters. Betherlots pipits. Bolles pigeon. Bottlenose dolphin. Canarian Cleopatra. Canarian long-eared bat. Canary bird. Laurel pigeon.More items

Are there monkeys in Tenerife?

The Monkey Park Tenerife is located in the south of the island, only about 10 drive minutes from Playa Las Americas. In the Monkey Park in Tenerife, you can both admire small and large species of monkeys, parrots, exotic birds and species of reptiles.

Are mosquitos bad in Tenerife?

There are mosquitoes on Tenerife but not a lot. Youll find them more in some areas than others and, importantly, they only appear at certain times of the year. Tenerife fans often visit the island at the same time each year. Therefore there arent mosquitoes on Tenerife… in their experience.

Can you go to Tenerife without having to quarantine?

Travel to the Canary Islands The Canary Islands have been added to the UK governments safe travel list, which means that you can visit any of the islands without having to quarantine when you get back.

What to do if a shark is circling you?

Stay calm and do not make sudden movements.Move slowly toward the shore or a boat; choose whichever is closest. Do not thrash your arms or kick or splash while you swim.Do not block the sharks path. If you are standing between the shark and the open ocean, move away.Do not turn your back on the shark as you move.