Water sports, diving and bathing in warm water are an integral part of holidays in the Greek islands. But can you truly feel safe in Greek waters? Isn’t the Mediterranean Sea full of sharks? Let’s take a look at whether you should be afraid of the waters around Crete.
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Are there sharks and shark attacks in Greece?
Sharks are as majestic as they’re terrifying. In 2015, a study revealed that over half of the American population is terrified of sharks, possibly diagnosable with Galeophobia. And it’s no wonder, as it’s an entirely primal instinct on our end. As such, if you’re in that camp too, you may wonder whether you may encounter sharks in Greece. Do shark attacks happen in Greece? Let’s take a look.