All articles tagged with #shark attack
A 55-year-old windsurfer (an unnamed doctor) was fatally mauled by a shark off Nouméa, New Caledonia, while his family watched from the beach. His body was recovered after rescue efforts, the beach was evacuated, and a post‑mortem is underway. Officials warn sharks remain a danger in the area and past incidents have occurred nearby.
A 13-year-old boy, Deivson Rocha Dantas, died after a bull shark mauled him while swimming at Del Chifre Beach near Recife, Brazil; he sustained severe leg injuries and died before reaching hospital, with bystanders pulling him from the water and a doctor noting extensive arterial damage.
A 13-year-old boy, Deivson Rocha Dantas, died after a bull shark mauled him while swimming off Del Chifre Beach near Recife, Brazil; he succumbed before reaching hospital. The incident adds to Pernambuco's long history of shark incidents (more than 80 attacks since 1992, with around 27 deaths).
A 13-year-old boy died after a shark mauled him off Chifre beach in Pernambuco, Brazil; he was bitten on the thigh and could not be revived at the hospital. Beach warnings remain in place as authorities plan to bolster shark monitoring and restart a microchip tagging program. Pernambuco has logged over 80 shark attacks since 1992, with 26 fatalities prior to this incident.
A 12-year-old boy, Nico Antic, died in hospital after a shark mauled him at Sydney Harbour’s Nielsen Park on 18 January. His friends helped pull him from the water, and a GoFundMe has raised about $240,000 for his family. Nico, a member of the North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club’s Nippers program, was in critical condition when admitted to hospital, and police say a coroner’s report will be prepared. The incident came amid a surge of shark bites on the NSW coast, prompting beach closures and enhanced shark-management efforts.
A 12-year-old boy, Nico Antic, died from injuries after a shark bit him in Sydney Harbour last week as he and friends jumped into the water from a rock in Vaucluse. Heavy rains made the harbor water murky, which officials say is linked to increased shark activity. The incident follows several other shark encounters in the area, prompting beach closures and warnings to avoid swimming in harbor waters amid concerns over rising shark activity and changing migratory patterns.
A 56-year-old woman from Minnesota, Arlene Lillis, died after a shark attack at Dorsch Beach in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where she lost her arm and later succumbed to her injuries. The incident prompted condolences from local officials and gratitude for the quick response of bystanders and first responders.
Erica Fox, a 55-year-old swimmer and co-founder of the Kelp Krawlers, died from a shark attack while swimming off Lovers Point in Pacific Grove, California, with her death ruled an accident after a thorough search and investigation.
A man named Chris Murray survived a shark attack during a 20-mile swim across the Catalina Channel, where a juvenile great white shark bit his hand and foot, but he managed to fend it off and was rescued, leaving him with severe injuries but no lasting fear of open water.
Erica Fox, a well-known open-water swimmer in California, was believed to have been killed by a shark off Lovers Point in Monterey Bay. Despite extensive search efforts, her body was recovered six days later, highlighting the rare but real danger of shark encounters in the area. Fox was remembered as a passionate ocean lover and athlete, with her death prompting memorials and ongoing discussions about ocean safety.
The body of triathlete Erica Fox was found on a California beach nearly a week after she went missing during a swim, with reports suggesting she was killed by a shark, highlighting the rare but real danger of shark encounters in the region.
A search for 55-year-old Erica Fox, who went missing while swimming off Lovers Point in Monterey Bay, California, has been suspended after witnesses reported seeing a shark with a body in its mouth, suggesting a possible attack. The search lasted nearly eight hours but was halted pending further developments, and nearby beaches remain closed.
A 55-year-old woman is missing after a possible shark attack at Lovers Point in Pacific Grove, California, with a search ongoing involving boats and helicopters, and beaches closed through Tuesday.
A search is ongoing for a 55-year-old woman missing after a possible shark attack off the coast of Pacific Grove, California, leading to beach closures and rescue efforts by the Coast Guard and local authorities.
Marine biologist Mauricio Hoyos was bitten on the head by a Galapagos shark during research in Costa Rica but survived with minimal injuries, and he hopes to encounter the shark again to continue his conservation work, emphasizing the importance of sharks in ocean ecosystems.