A huge ’10-foot’ shark has been spotted off the coast of the Costa del Sol sparking fears among tourists and locals in the Spanish holiday hotspot.

Police ordered people out the water at the resort of Fuengirola after sightings began to flood in about the creature at around lunch time today.

Red flags were hoisted along more than five miles of coastline as footage emerged of what was believed to be the terrifying animal lurking in the waters.

The shark is seen swimming close to the shore and appears to be unbothered by people watching it close by.