The two sharks, a species of shark quite common in Portuguese waters (Prionace glauca, commonly known as Blue Sharks), were sighted on Saturday, April 27th, next to the Palafítica do Nadadouro Wharf, in Braço da Barrosa.

Despite being sharks, the municipality emphasises that they are a “fragile species and, for the most part, at risk of extinction”, considering that “in a normal situation there is no reason for alarm”.

Even so, “in the event of a sighting, it is not recommended to remain in the water”, warns the municipality, adding that “these species should not be chased, cornered or touched, since, if they feel threatened, they may have behavioural changes that involve risk to people”.

According to the Chamber, “the most likely will be that these two sharks will return to the sea independently, which may have already happened”, but in the event of a new sighting inside the lagoon, the observation should be reported to the Port Authority of Peniche (262 790 330) and ICNF - Institute for the Conservation of Nature and Forests (968 849 101) so that they can be rescued and returned to the ocean.