'Alpha predator' sharks and humans clash on an Israeli beach
Saturday, 17 May 2025 () A fatal shark attack in Hadera, Israel, has sparked concerns about human-wildlife conflict. The sharks are drawn to the area by warm water from a power station, leading to increased interaction with swimmers. Despite warnings and a previous deadly incident, people continue to enter the water, often disturbing the sharks.
With its golden sand and blue waters, the beach front in central Israel looks like any other stretch of Mediterranean coast, but a closer look reveals something unusual peeking through the rippling surf: black shark fins. Barak Tzach, a 45-year-old father of four was killed by a shark last month, as...