2023-09-22

Fisherman Injured in Canada

A fisherman was bitten on the arm in Canada. 

The man, who was involved in the cod fishery off Fogo, was trying to free a shark from his gear when the fish bit him on the arm.

He was treated in hospital and released.

Source:  VOCM 

 

2023-09-19

Woman Bitten by Shark In South Carolina

A 56 year old man was bitten by a shark in Myrtle Beach. 

The incident happened at about 4:00 p.m. and police said the man was taken to the hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The incident took place in the area of 6th Avenue South, police said.

Source: WBTW News 13

 

2023-09-15

Woman's Arm Amputated after Shark Encounter in Egypt

A woman has lost her arm after being bitten by a shark in the Red Sea.

The unidentified woman was swimming with a friend at Laguna Beach, Dahab, Egypt when a shark grabbed onto her left arm. Swimmers reported they thought the shark was a tuna fish.

She was unconscious when she was pulled from the sea and rushed by ambulance to a nearby hospital where her arm was amputated. 

Egypt’s Ministry of Environment announce the closure of the beach in the wake of the incident. 

Source: Independent

 

2023-09-12

Surfer Bitten on Face in Florida

A 38-year-old man was bitten by a shark in Volusia County Tuesday morning. 

The unidentified man was surfing at New Smyrna Beach Jetty when he jumped off a wave and was bitten under water. 

He was taken to a hospital for treatment of a bite wound to his cheek. The wound was considered non-life threatening.

Source: WFTV 9

 

2023-09-08

Three Men Rescued after Several Sharks Bite Catamaran

Three men – two Russians and one Frenchman aged between 28 and 64 – have been rescued from a floating catamaran left badly damaged by shark bites more than 500 miles off the Australian coast. 

Recuers arrived at the scene in the Coral Sea after being alerted of the incident and found major damage to the 29-foot boat.

Images from above showed significant damage to the catamaran after bites from several sharks.

The three men were unharmed. 

Source: News Sky 

2023-09-06

Two People Bitten by Shark at Same Beach in Florida

Two swimmers are recovering from minor injuries after they were bitten by sharks in separate incidents in Volusia County, Florida. 

The attacks both took place on Ponce Inlet, a stretch of beach on a barrier island south of Daytona Beach. 

In the first incident, a 37-year-old woman from Apopka, Florida, was swimming in waist high water when she was bitten on her right foot, according to a news release from Volusia County Beach Safety. She was transported to a nearby hospital by Volusia County emergency services. Her injury was non-life-threatening, officials said. 

The other person bitten was a 30-year-old man surfing near the Ponce Inlet Jetty. He was bitten on the left hand. Officials said the man refused care and drove himself to a hospital for treatment. His injury is also non-life-threatening.

Source: CBS News

 

2023-08-26

Surfer Bitten in New South Wales

A 44-year-old man has been bitten by a shark in New South Wales.

The unidentified man was surfing at Lighthouse Beach near Watonga Rocks when he was bitten on the leg. The man fought off the great white shark and swam back to shore.

The man was assisted to shore where a tourniquet was applied by witnesses, before he was treated by paramedics and transported to Port Macquarie base hospital.

Injuries sustained were to the upper and lower leg. The man remains in critical condition. 

Lighthouse Beach was closed and a drone released to find the shark involved.

Source: The Guardian

2023-08-25

9-Year-Old Bitten by Shark in North Carolina

A 9-year-old has been bitten by a shark in North Carolina.

The unidentified boy was swimming in shallow waters with family members while on vacation at Oak Island. Witnesses noticed a small fish jumping out of the water before the child was bitten on the shoulder by either a baby shark or small species of shark. 

The child was driven to the hospital by family members.

Source: NBC 15

2023-08-23

Man's Body found on Nassua Beach

A body of a man with shark injuries consistent with multiple shark bites was found floating in waters in Nassau. 

According to Chief Superintendent of Police Chrislyn Skippings reported officers responded to information about the body shortly after 7am at Saunders Beach. The man, believed to have been in his early 20s, was then brought ashore and found to have significant injuries from his neck down and to his ear. The body may have been in the water for four to eight hours.

Police are in the preliminary stages of their investigations into the matter and caution beach goers to swim in pairs.

Source: The Tribute
 

 

2023-08-23

Man's Body Found on Beach in Nassau

A body of a man with shark injuries consistent with multiple shark bites was found floating in waters in Nassau. 

According to Chief Superintendent of Police Chrislyn Skippings reported officers responded to information about the body shortly after 7am at Saunders Beach. The man, believed to have been in his early 20s, was then brought ashore and found to have significant injuries from his neck down and to his ear. The body may have been in the water for four to eight hours.

Police are in the preliminary stages of their investigations into the matter and caution beach goers to swim in pairs.

Source: The Tribute
 

 

2023-08-20

Swimmer Bitten by Blue Shark in Spain

A swimmer has been bitten by a blue shark off the coast of Spain. 

The unidentified man was standing in shallow water at Rabdells Beach when a blue shark collided with his leg before sinking his teeth into the man’s foot. 

Beaches in the area have closed while an investigation is underway. 

Source: Daily Mail

 

2023-08-18

Man Hospitalized in Portugal

A fisherman was bitten by a shark in Portugal. 

The 35-year-old unidentified man was fishing about 100 miles west of Vila do Conde when he pulled a blue shark into his boat in the nets. The shark bit the man on the leg which caused profuse bleeding. An SOS call was answered by a Naval medical rescue helicopter. 

The man was transported to Porto airport and is now hospitalized in intensive care. 

Source: Portugal Resident

2023-08-08

Woman Critically Injured at Rockaway Beach, NY

A woman reported to be in her 50s has been bitten by a shark at Rockaway Beach, New York.

The unidentified woman was transported to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center after being bitten on her left leg around 6 pm Monday. 

The beaches were cleared and closed for the remainder of the day and will have a delayed opening today. Police unsuccessfully searched for the shark with helicopter and drones and will continue to monitor the area. 

The woman is reported in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Source: CNN

 

2023-08-04

Young Woman Bitten by Shark near St. Pete Pier

A 26-year-old woman was bitten by a shark near St Pete Pier, Forida.
Natalia Branda was out boating celebrating a friend’s birthday.

"We took the boat out the sailboat out for my friend's birthday. We were jumping in the water and swimming in the water. We had been doing this for a few hours and my boyfriend and I were the last two in the water," Branda said.

Around 8:00 p.m. Branda was retrieving a floaty that fell in the water when the shark bit her. 

"I was swimming and I felt pressure around my torso. I immediately knew I was bit," Branda said.

Loaded up with adrenaline, Branda was able to swim back to the boat and as she got out of the water she saw the shark bite to her lower torso. 

Branda needed 13 stitches to her wounds and is recovering. 

Source: 10 Tampa Bay 

 

2023-08-01

Man Bitten at New Smyrna Beach

A 22-year-old man was bitten Monday morning by a shark off New Smyrna Beach.

According to New Smyrna Beach fire officials, the Oviedo man was bitten in his left foot and taken to the hospital, where he is in stable condition.

We will be updated with more information as we receive it.

Source: www.clickorlando.com

2023-07-31

Man Bitten on Anna Maria Island

2023-07-26

Man Bitten by Shark in Australia

A 77-year-old man was bitten by a shark in Australia.

Richard Stubbs of Dunsborough was out for a swim at Yallingup Lagoon when a wobbeegong came out of the seaweed and bit Stubbs in the leg.

“All of a sudden something hit me, hit my leg hard… and I was like ‘what’s that’.”

As the shark sunk its teeth into Stubbs, he punched it and with help from his friends, was able to escape. 

Source: The West Australian

 

2023-07-26

Man Bitten by Shark in Australia

A 77-year-old man was bitten by a shark in Australia.

Richard Stubbs of Dunsborough was out for a swim at Yallingup Lagoon when a wobbeegong came out of the seaweed and bit Stubbs in the leg.

“All of a sudden something hit me, hit my leg hard… and I was like ‘what’s that’.”

As the shark sunk its teeth into Stubbs, he punched it and with help from his friends, was able to escape. 

Source: The West Australian

 

2023-07-25

Shark Incident at Gnarabup Beach

Authorities are investigating after a surfer was bitten by a possible white shark in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River in Western Australia.

The incident is understood to have occurred on Monday morning at Gnarabup Beach, a popular swimming spot about 175 miles south of Perth.

WA's Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) stated it was investigating a possible great white shark bite close to the Boat Ramp surfing spot near Gnarabup.

The surfer aged in his early 20s managed to swim to shore where he received first aid from an off-duty nurse to a deep gash to his leg after the shark incident. 

He was later driven to Margaret River Hospital and has since been transferred by ambulance to Bunbury, where he's in a stable condition.

Officers from the Shire of Augusta Margaret River have closed beaches from Gas Bay to Margaret River Mouth.

Source: www.skynews.com.au

2023-07-23

Man Bitten by Shark in Hilton Head

A man has been bitten by a shark at Sea Pines beach in Hilton Head Island. 

Around 3 p.m. the 60-year-old man was wading waist-deep in the ocean when a shark bit him on the foot. 

Shore Beach Service personnel help the man to safety and called Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue. Paramedics took the man to Hilton Head Hospital for treatment. 

The beach was closed for the remainder of the day. 

No other information regarding the man’s name or condition was reported.

Source: Island Packet

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