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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
Reunion Island: Man Seriously Injured in Shark Attack
A serious shark attack occurred in Reunion Island today ( Saturday, October 26th ). According to the local media, a 24-years old man ( named 'Tanguy' ) was bitten by a shark at a popular surfing spot called ' Le Tournant ' in Etang-Salé-les-Bains at about 4:30 pm.
Western Australia: Diver Reports Shark Incident
A scuba diver has reported being bitten on the fins by a large shark, while diving near Little Island off Hillarys, but he has not been injured. The diver reported seeing a large dark shape when returning to the boat and noticed parts of his fins missing, once he was back in the boat.
Western Australia to get first shark proof barrier
Premier and Science Minister Colin Barnett has announced that Western Australia’s first trial of a shark-proof beach enclosure will take place at Dunsborough this summer.
South Africa: Man killed in Shark Attack
At approximately 11h30 (Friday, 11 October) NSRI Jeffreys Bay volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following reports of a shark incident at Lower Point, next to Albatros Beach, Jeffreys Bay.
Western Australia Rescinds Catch and Kill Order
Published on 9 Oct, 2013 at 3:37 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | No Comments
Media Release Department of Fisheries, Western Australia 09. October 2013 ————————– Catch and kill order rescinded by Director General A catch and kill order to destroy the white shark responsible for the attack on an abalone diver off the coast of Esperance at Cape Arid has been rescinded by Department of Fisheries Director General Stuart
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
Israel: Shark bites man near Ashdod shores
A 26-year-old worker of the Ashdod Port fishing cages was bitten by a shark on Sunday. The man was bitten at sea while putting his hand in the waters, and was rescued and taken to the port, where he received medical care by Magen David Adom emergency services.
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
Fisherman bitten by Shark in Bay of Biscay
Published on 30 Aug, 2013 at 3:56 in Attacks & Incidents, Front Page, Shark News | Viewed times | 2 Comments
A 51-years old Basque fisherman was airlifted to hospital after being bitten by a young shortfin mako shark that he had just caugh. On 26. August 2013, the Spanish longliner 'Gure Leire' reported a provoked shark bite incident.
Hawaii: Surfer bitten by shark at Pohoiki Bay
Published on 19 Aug, 2013 at 10:31 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | No Comments
News Release Department of Land and Natural Resources For Immediate Release August 18, 2013 ———————- POHOIKI BAY WATERS CLOSED TODAY FOLLOWING SHARK INCIDENT HILO — The Department of Land and Natural Resources closed ocean waters along the Pohoiki coastline in Puna this afternoon, following a shark incident in which a 16 year old male surfer
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