First Record of a Blue Shark Mating Attempt
In July 2023, an unprecedented event occurred in the northeastern Atlantic: the first documented attempt at mating between two blue sharks (Prionace glauca) in open waters off Bermeo.
Basque Coast Area of Interest
In 2025, the IUCN Shark Specialist Group identified the Basque Coast as an Area of Interest (AoI) within the international ISRA (Important Shark and Ray Areas) process.
Bermeo ISRA
The coast of Bermeo has been identified as an Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) by the IUCN Shark Specialist Group.
