Reports circulating on a Telegram channel indicate that different shark species are increasingly approaching the shores around the island. Local fishermen have observed predators patrolling near the coast, and there are claims that sharks have taken catches from fishing gear. These sightings add to a growing sense of concern among coastal communities about marine life moving closer to inhabited areas.
On July 13, a shark was reported to have washed ashore in the village of Ilyinsky, located in the Tomarinsky district. Eyewitnesses recalled that the animal had spent some time at sea before reaching the shore, suggesting it may have been distressed or exhausted after a swim along the coastline. The discovery prompted discussions among residents about animal behavior and potential factors influencing such incidents, including water temperature, prey distribution, and human activity near the shore.
Shortly after, fishermen found another sizable carcass along the same stretch of coast. While this event raised questions about whether it involved the same species or a separate incident, locals stressed that this pattern of finds is not new to the area. They recalled previous years when unusual marine activity appeared to coincide with changes in sea conditions and fishing pressures.
In a separate offshore area, a young surfer encountered a shark encounter in July while riding the waves near a well-known surfing spot off Kismet Beach on Ateş Island. The incident occurred in the evening, and authorities reported that the 15-year-old sustained a bite to the left leg. Officials noted that the heel and toes remained intact, though the incident underscored the real risks that open-water sport enthusiasts can face in coastal waters that host a variety of marine predators.
Meanwhile, a more unusual anecdote surfaced from a German village, where residents described an internet outage attributed to an unexpected disruption described as an ant orgy. While this claim may seem far removed from marine news, it highlights how communities sometimes connect disparate local events to broader environmental or ecological factors in ways that circulate quickly through social channels.