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accidents-and-emergencies1 year ago•1 min saved

"Sydney Harbor Shark Attack Survivor's Surreal Tale of Survival"

A rare shark attack in Sydney Harbor left a 29-year-old woman, Lauren O'Neill, with serious injuries after being bitten on the right leg by a suspected bull shark while swimming near a private pier. Residents and a veterinarian rushed to her aid, with one resident describing the scene as "completely surreal." O'Neill is in stable condition at a local hospital, and authorities are patrolling the area as a precaution. While the attack is a shock, officials note that unprovoked shark attacks are incredibly rare in the area.

via Newser|

#accidents-and-emergencies #marine-ecosystem #rare-incident

accidents-and-incidents1 year ago•1 min saved

Sydney Harbor Shark Attack Leaves Woman Severely Injured

A 29-year-old woman, Lauren O’Neill, was brutally mauled by a bull shark while swimming in Sydney Harbor, sustaining serious leg injuries. Neighbors heard her cries for help and rushed to her aid, with a vet applying a tourniquet to stem the blood flow and bandage the leg. O’Neill underwent surgery and is in stable condition. This marks the first major shark attack in Sydney Harbor since 2009.

via The Daily Beast|

#accidents-and-incidents #australia #injuries

accidents-and-incidents1 year ago•2 min saved

"Sydney Harbor Shark Attack: Woman Suffers Severe Leg Injury"

A 29-year-old woman, identified as Lauren O’Neill, suffered a serious leg injury after being attacked by a suspected bull shark while swimming in Sydney Harbor. Neighbors came to her aid, with one applying a tourniquet to stem the blood flow. Authorities believe she was attacked by a bull shark and has been taken to a hospital in stable condition. Shark attacks in Sydney Harbor are rare, but the area is known to be an important habitat for bull sharks and their young.

via Fox News|

#accidents-and-incidents #australia #bull-shark

shark-attack1 year ago•2 min saved

Woman Seriously Injured in Sydney Harbor Shark Attack

A woman was seriously injured in the first shark attack in Sydney Harbor in 15 years while swimming off a wharf at Elizabeth Bay, with the predator likely identified as a bull shark. The victim, 29-year-old Lauren O'Neill, was seen trying to climb a ladder out of the water with a serious leg injury, and was rushed to the hospital in stable condition. Scientists have noted an increase in shark activity in the harbor, particularly during low light periods, and have tagged numerous bull sharks in the area. This incident follows a fatal shark attack in Sydney in 2022, and experts caution that interactions with sharks in enclosed waterways are rare but can be tragic.

via CBS News|

#bull-shark #elizabeth-bay #shark-attack

wildlife1 year ago•1 min saved

"Sydney Harbor Shark Attack Leaves Woman Severely Injured"

A woman in her 20s was seriously injured in a shark attack while swimming in Sydney Harbor near a private wharf in Elizabeth Bay. The incident, which occurred about 60 feet from the jetty, is a rare occurrence in the iconic harbor, with the last attack taking place in 2009. Authorities believe the woman was most likely attacked by a bull shark, and she was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

via NBC News|

#bull-shark #new-south-wales #shark-attack

accidents-and-incidents1 year ago•2 min saved

Sydney Harbour Shark Attack: Woman's Severe Injuries Spark Fear

A woman in her 30s suffered serious injuries to her right leg after being attacked by a shark at a popular swimming spot in Sydney Harbor. She may lose part of her leg and was airlifted to the hospital in a serious condition. A vet passing by the area applied a tourniquet to her leg to stop the bleeding before paramedics arrived. Locals who witnessed the incident posted a video of the aftermath on social media, and early reports indicate she was likely attacked by a bull shark. This is the first fatal shark attack in Sydney since 1963.

via New York Post |

#accidents-and-incidents #bull-shark #elizabeth-bay

animals2 years ago•2 min saved

Close Encounters with Deadly Blue-Ringed Octopus

A man and his dog had a close encounter with a blue-ringed octopus, one of the world's most venomous marine animals, while walking along Blackwattle Bay in Glebe, Sydney. The man spotted an expensive dog toy floating in the water and picked it up, only to find a tentacle pop out. Blue-ringed octopuses carry enough venom to kill 26 adult humans within minutes. The man dropped the ball, and his dog chased after it, but luckily, he managed to keep his dog away from the creature.

via New York Post |

#animals #australia #blue-ringed-octopus