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Oceanogràfic names grey shark after footballer Ferran Torres
Ferran TorresOceanogràfic de ValènciaFundación OceanogràficCarcharhinus plumbeusFoiosUICNTiburón grisCampus de Verano Ferran Torres
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The Oceanogràfic de València has named a male grey shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus) after footballer Ferran Torres, recognizing his ties to marine conservation and his nickname 'el Tiburón' Source: lavanguardia. The shark, measuring nearly two meters, now inhabits the aquarium's Oceans tunnel.
The connection
Torres, born in Foios (Valencia), served as an ambassador for the Fundación Oceanogràfic during 2024 and 2025 Source: abces. He visited the aquarium two years ago to learn about conservation efforts, and his summer camp brought over 100 participants for an educational day on marine biodiversity Source: elespanol.
The species
The grey shark is a slow-growing species with a sensitive reproductive strategy, listed as 'en peligro' (endangered) on the IUCN Red List Source: infobae. Threats include accidental fishing, overfishing, habitat degradation, and the trade of shark products.
- Torres's nickname 'el Tiburón' and his Valencian roots made the naming a natural fit Source: lavanguardia.
- The aquarium said the naming reinforces that sharks are 'emblematic and indispensable species for ecosystem functioning' Source: abces.
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4 quoteslavanguardia↗
“La elección reúne varios elementos que conectan al delantero con el acuario valenciano: Ferran Torres nació en Foios (Valencia), mantiene una estrecha relación con su tierra y es conocido deportivamente como 'el Tiburón'.”
abces↗
“La especie está catalogada «en peligro» en la Lista Roja de Especies Amenazadas de la Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza (UICN).”
infobae↗
“El nombre de Ferran identifica ahora a uno de los ejemplares que habitan en el Oceanogràfic. Se trata de un macho de tiburón gris que mide cerca de dos metros de longitud.”
elespanol↗
“Con esta decisión, el acuario valenciano 'refuerza el mensaje de que estos animales son emblemáticos y especies indispensables para el funcionamiento de los ecosistemas'.”