The Mediterranean is home to more than 17,000 marine species (4 to 18% of the world’s known marine species). Between 20-30% of species are endemic-native (highest rate of endemism globally).

One immature male photographed is known from 12 previous encounters in the Ligurian Sea, ... (IUCN), with fewer than 2,500 mature animals. Threats in the Mediterranean include ship strikes, ...

This is the harrowing moment a swimmer - who is now missing and feared dead - is mauled by a shark in the Mediterranean Sea off the Israeli coast. Clips posted to social media show a diver ...