More a shark It was spotted on the afternoon of Tuesday (20), around 14:30, In the Sea of Barra da Tijuca in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro. The animal was caught by a group that riding motoroquetic women near post 1, in the stretch known as a break.
The animal is of the Mako Shark species. According to marine biologist Marcelo Szpilman, president of Aquario and fish and shark specialist, “Mako is the fastest shark among all sharks. It can reach impressive speeds and can reach up to 70 km/h.”
The appearance occurred only two days after a Hall shark interrupt a surf class in the same area drawing the attention of bathers and sportsmen.
The video was recorded by Breno Affonso, the beach goer. “I have been a place in Barra da Tijuca for over four years and I had never seen it. First time, everyone is amazed,” he said.
The images quickly spread across social networks, and visitors reported the presence of shoals in the region last weekend – which may have attracted the predator closer to the coast. See the images below:
According to Szpilman, the animal signed is not the same as the previous occurrence. “This other shark is of a species called Mako. It is an ocean shark that occasionally approaches the coast to feed, taking opportunities such as cards near the beach,” he explained.
“Mako is from the same family as white shark, but there are no records of such species attacks on our coast,” added Szpilman.
Experts reinforce that sightings like this are no reason for panic, but for awareness of the natural presence of these animals in coastal ecosystems.
This content was originally published in the fastest Tubarão in the world is seen in Barra da Tijuca beach, in Rio on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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