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Shark Captured After Causing Panic Among Holidaymakers in Mallorca

A blue shark that caused panic among holidaymakers when it appeared in shallow waters off the coast of Mallorca was captured and killed on June 25.

Local media reported that some local beaches were evacuated after the shark was first spotted on Saturday, June 25. The video shows the shark making another appearance in the shallow waters of Palma de Mallorca on June 25.

Diario de Mallorca reported that the shark was captured in the afternoon of June 26. It also reported that the shark had a serious head wound, apparently caused by a harpoon, which led to it being destroyed. Credit: Twitter/David Fraser via Storyful