Israel Nature Authority Warns of Dozens of Sharks Near Hadera Power Station

Israel's Nature and Parks Authority issued a warning on Tuesday to the public regarding diving and snorkeling near the Hadera power station, as the shark season begins along Israel's coast. Dozens of sharks, including Sandbar and Dusky sharks measuring up to three meters long, arrive in the area annually between November and May. Researchers indicate the sharks are drawn to the warm waters discharged from the power station, where they rest and warm themselves. The authority stressed that the area is off-limits for swimming due to the danger posed by sharks, in addition to strong currents, whirlpools, and hazardous fishing gear present in the water. The warning comes in the wake of a fatal incident in April 2025, when a person entering the water encountered a shark, resulting in death. The authority also noted that sharks have been sighted on other coastlines across the country and urged the public to avoid approaching them while diving or snorkeling. The Nature and Parks Authority reminded the public that sharks are a protected species, and harming, harassing, or feeding them is illegal and punishable by criminal penalties.