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Kayak fisherman dies after shark attack off South Maui
A kayak fisherman died Monday after being bitten by a shark beyond Makena on South Maui, Hawaii. Dec 02, 2013 The identity of the male victim was not released as of Monday afternoon, according to Hawaii News Now and other reports. Officials closed area beaches until at least noon Tuesday. Maui County issued a statement explaining that
AN 18-year-old bodyboarder has been killed by a shark near the Coffs coast in northern New South Wales.
18-year-old man killed by shark at Campbells Beach AN 18-year-old bodyboarder has been killed by a shark near the Coffs coast in northern New South Wales. The man died after losing both legs in the shark attack just before 2pm. The man, who was surfing off Campbells Beach about 8km north of Coffs Harbour, is
Shark attack off South Maui Woman injured Hawaii
Published on 29 Nov, 2013 at 23:46 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | No Comments
Updated: Woman injured in shark attack off South Maui KIHEI — A 2-mile stretch of beach in South Maui was closed Friday after a woman was bitten by a shark while snorkeling at Keawakapu Beach in Kihei. The attack occurred at about 1 p.m. near rocks at the south end of the beach, said police
The Fisheries Department has issued an imminent threat order after a fatal shark attack
Man dies following Gracetown shark attack The Fisheries Department has issued an imminent threat order after a fatal shark attack at Gracetown, 270km south of Perth, on Saturday morning. Police were called at 9.10am regarding a shark attack near the car park at the end of Lefthanders Road. St Johns Ambulance personnel and police attended
A MAN has been killed in a shark attack in Australia
Published on 22 Nov, 2013 at 22:53 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | No Comments
Man killed in shark attack at Left Hander’s Beach near Gracetown A MAN has been killed in a possible shark attack in the state’s South West. Police and St John Ambulance were called to Left Handers beach, near Gracetown, shortly after 9am following reports of a shark attack. A spokesman for WA Police said officers
Shark bit a man on his right leg while he was kitesurfing
Published on 1 Nov, 2013 at 0:22 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | No Comments
Shark bites kitesurfer at Kaa Point October 31, 2013 A shark bit a man on his right leg while he was kitesurfing Thursday afternoon 100 yards off Kaa Point at Kanaha Beach Park, said Maui County spokesman Rod Antone. Kahului firefighters responded to the shark attack report at 3:19 p.m., finding police and ocean safety
Shark attack victim flown to Perth for treatment
Published on 28 Oct, 2013 at 9:10 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | No Comments
Shark attack victim flown to Perth for treatment October 28, 2013 A woman who was attacked by a shark on Western Australia’s north-west coast is being flown to Perth for treatment. The woman, believed to be aged in her 60s, is understood to have been attacked at Turquoise Bay near Exmouth this afternoon. Royal Flying
Australia: Great White Shark Sentenced to Death
Published on 8 Oct, 2013 at 12:23 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | 1 Comment
A shark that attacked a diver off Australia’s south-western coast has been sentenced to death by the Department of Fisheries. A catch and kill order was issued and staff have been sent to the dive area about 180km east of Esperance to deploy capture gear. “The Department of Fisheries advise of a report of a diver
Diver injured in WA shark attack
Published on 7 Oct, 2013 at 23:09 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | No Comments
WA Police say a male diver in his 50s was attacked around 10.30am (WST) on Tuesday, with possible serious injuries. A Department of Fisheries spokeswoman said more information was being sought about the attack, which occurred about 180km east of Esperance. A St John Ambulance spokesman said a volunteer ambulance brigade had been called from
Melbourne, Fl – Shark Bite
Published on 30 Sep, 2013 at 16:43 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | No Comments
Surfer bitten by shark near Melbourne Beach BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A Brevard County surfer suffered a shark bite Sunday morning. The man, whose name has not been released, was chomped on the arm by the shark between 9:30 and 10 a.m. Sunday. Ocean Rescue Shift Supervisor Derek Swor told WESH 2 News the shark
7 year old bitten by shark in ankle deep water
Published on 25 Sep, 2013 at 21:36 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | No Comments
Doctors say Child’s Bites Consistent with Shark Attack By Heather Kretzer Posted: Sep 25, 2013 The Bay County Sheriff’s Office confirms that Ethan Hand, 7 of Smyrna, GA, was transported to the hospital after a shark bite Wednesday morning. It happened at Beach Access 16, 7817 Surf Drive. Doctors believe the wounds are consistent
Woman, 45, bitten by shark in Ormond Beach
Published on 21 Sep, 2013 at 21:17 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | No Comments
Woman, 45, bitten by shark in Ormond Beach ORMOND BEACH — A 45-year-old female tourist from the Netherlands became the eighth person bitten by a shark this year in Volusia County. The unidentified woman was swimming in about two-feet of water just south of the Granada Boulevard beach approach shortly after 1 p.m. Saturday when
Atlantic Shark Commercial Fishery Landings Update January 1 – August 14, 2013
Published on 29 Aug, 2013 at 11:17 in Conservation & Fishery, Fishery Management | Viewed times | No Comments
Below are the preliminary landings estimates in metric tons (mt) and pounds (lb) dressed weight (dw) for the Atlantic shark commercial fisheries. These preliminary estimates are based on dealer reports and other information received from January 1 through August 14, 2013. The estimates include landings by state-only permitted vessels, federally permitted vessels, and the 2013
Woman taken to hospital, loses arm in shark attack off Palauea Beach Hawaii
Woman taken to hospital, loses arm in shark attack Maui News, August 14 2013 A woman had one of her arms bitten off by a shark in waters off Palauea Beach Park in South Maui late Wednesday afternoon, according to a witness. Andree Conley-Kapoi of Makawao said efforts to revive the woman appeared to be
U.S. Department of Justice Says California Shark Fin Ban is Unconstitutional
Published on 12 Aug, 2013 at 23:25 in Conservation & Fishery, Front Page, Shark Trade | Viewed times | 11 Comments
San Francisco– Representatives and advocates for the Chinese community today announced some optimism that a new California law which bans the possession and sale of shark fins will be struck down as unconstitutional after the U.S. Department of Justice filed an amicus brief in support of their position.