Watch: Hammerhead shark ‘is spotted swimming off Sotogrande’ near Spain’s Costa del Sol [Video]

THIS is the moment a hammerhead shark was reportedly spotted swimming off the coast of southern Spain this week.

In a video shared on social media on Tuesday, the animal can be seen gliding through the waters between La Alcaidesa and Sotogrande.

The area is just next to the Costa del Sol and along the neighbouring Costa de la Luz in Cadiz.

The video was uploaded by local Facebook group Turismo Running.

While the sea creature can appear menacing, regional experts commenting on the video called for calm.

Gonzalo Suarez Garcia, who is studying biotechnology at the University of Cordoba wrote: “For those who think it is dangerous… know that hammerhead sharks are generally one of the most peaceful and curious species of sharks.

“In general, the cinema has destroyed the image of sharks. Like any animal, they can attack if they feel threatened, but a hammerhead is not going to attack you under normal conditions.

“Normally, the most ‘dangerous’ …