Because sometimes you’re the catch of the day. Mallorca’s waters are full of curious swimmers — not just the tourists, but hundreds of species of fish, including around 30 from the Sparidae family. And one in particular, the saddled seabream (Diplodus sargus), has developed a taste for… ankles. These silvery little nippers hang out near the shore, especially in coves like Cala Llombards, where they swarm in the shallows. That’s a lot of mouths to feed — and your SPF-slathered legs look suspiciously like shellfish. Young sargos, usually 10–20 cm long, are the most enthusiastic. During peak feeding times (early morning and late afternoon), they can take up to 50 bites an hour while foraging — and sometimes a toe gets caught in the mix. Don’t worry: a bite feels more like a surprise pinch and lasts less than half a second. But your reaction? Priceless. Over 200 tourists have reported bites in the past five years — all walked away with nothing worse than a yelp and a tale to tell. So next time you wade into the shallows, just remember: you came to snorkel; they came to snack.