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Man Fishing In The Florida Keys Bitten By Lemon Shark
Published on 6 Jun, 2013 at 18:31 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | No Comments
News Release Monroe County Sheriff’s Office 06. June 2013 ——————- Cape Coral man bitten by Lemon Shark Lower Keys – A 58 year old man from Cape Coral was airlifted to Miami today after being severely bitten on the hand by a 4 foot Lemon shark. Walter Kefauver and his 18 year old nephew, Cody
Shark Bite Reported From Eastern Mediterranean Sea
Published on 25 May, 2013 at 4:00 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | No Comments
Shark attacks fisherman off Gaza coast Ma’an News, published on 24/05/2013 GAZA CITY (Ma’an) – A Gaza fisherman was attacked on Thursday evening by a shark off the coast, leaving him with moderate injuries. Locals told Ma’an that the fisherman, named as Hamed Salah, 30, was pulling in fish when the three-meter shark attacked
Shark kills Frenchman on Reunion Island
A man has been attacked and killed by a shark on his honeymoon while surfing near a beach on the French island of Reunion.
A shark bites back, fisherman injured
Published on 4 May, 2013 at 2:11 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | No Comments
By Craig Hoggett, The Coffs Coast Advocate, 04. May 2013 A WOBBEGONG shark got a slice of revenge on fisherman Ted Collins at Emerald Beach this week. Mr Collins was fishing for mulloway off the beach on Sunday evening when something big took his line. The 78-year-old keen angler reeled the creature in and was
VIDEO: Medical Examiner Says Shark Attacked Korean Tourist Who Then Died From Drowning
Published on 15 Apr, 2013 at 20:15 in Attacks & Incidents, Shark Attack Videos, Videos | Viewed times | No Comments
Guam – Medical Examiner Dr. Aurileo Espinola says that a shark attacked a Korean tourist whose remains were found Sunday morning off Asan Beach. Dr. Espinola says that the man “was bitten by a shark and then drowned.” He said the man’s upper left arm and both legs were missing. Part of his intestines were
New Smyrna Beach has first official shark bite of the year
Published on 14 Apr, 2013 at 23:09 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | 1 Comment
VOlUSIA COUNTY — The shark bite capital of the world has its first shark bite of the year. Volusia Beach Patrol told News 13 that bait fish, murky waters, surfers and sharks are the perfect recipe for shark bites. The bite happened near the inlet, an area popular with surfers because of the waves and
JENSEN BEACH FLORIDA – A shark bit the hand of 50-year-old man
Published on 7 Apr, 2013 at 12:51 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | No Comments
A shark bit the hand of 50-year-old man, causing a minor injury. Lifeguards responded at 1:05 p.m. Thursday to a swimmer they perceived as in distress toward the south end of the beach, and when they helped him to shore they learned a shark had bit his hand, Martin County Fire Rescue officials said. The
Ohio State student bitten by shark, asked to keep quiet
Published on 24 Mar, 2013 at 10:20 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | 1 Comment
One Ohio State student’s visit to Belize over spring break ended with a shark bite, but she said some people are trying to get her to stay quiet. Monika Wanis, a fourth-year in anthropology and psychology, said a shark bit her on her toe during a trip to Belize with Buck-I-Serv to give out
Cape Town begins exclusion net trial at Fish Hoek beach
The City of Cape Town commenced its exclusion net trial at Fish Hoek beach today, 22 March 2013, in accordance with the permit conditions set out by the National Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Department of Environmental Affairs. The decision was made to commence the trial today as weather conditions proved to be ideal for the...
US tourist recovering after Bahamas shark bite
Published on 23 Mar, 2013 at 5:38 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | 2 Comments
The Jamaica Observer, Friday, March 22, 2013 NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — A police spokeswoman in the Bahamas says a New York man is recovering after being bitten by a shark while visiting the island chain. Inspector Chrislyn Skippings of the Royal Bahamas Police Force says the visitor was fishing on the island of Eleuthera
South Africa: Shark Attacks Surfboard At Hawston – Surfer Unscathed
Published on 18 Mar, 2013 at 20:12 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | 1 Comment
By Zigzag Surfing Magazine, 18. March 2013 A Cape surfer was left ‘unscathed but in shock’ following an encounter with a shark at Hawston Beach this past Saturday (16 March). His board, however, wasn’t able to avoid the shark’s pointy teeth. Zag was alerted to the attack by Megan Smith who posted the following message
Sandtiger shark bites angler in South Africa
Published on 17 Mar, 2013 at 9:10 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | No Comments
By The National Sea Rescue Institute 16. March 2013 Angler assisted at De Mond “At 07h30, Saturday, 16th March, NSRI Agulhas volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following reports of an angler bitten by a shark at De Mond, 15 kilometers from Struisbaai, and reported to be unable to walk and losing blood. “Because
Marines adrift at sea for 3 days survive shark attack
Published on 15 Mar, 2013 at 22:50 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | No Comments
MANILA, Philippines — Two Philippine Marines were rescued after drifting at sea for three days, during which they also survived an attack by “small” sharks. Privates First Class John Paul Mangaoang, 26, and Alvin Llovido, 28, both stationed at the Kalayaan Islands, were testing a boat engine when it conked out some 20 nautical
Shark kills Fisherman off southern Jamaica
A huge Tiger Shark today attacked and killed a 68 year old Westmoreland fisherman in Old Harbour Bay, St. Catherine. It’s reported that George Facey was fishing in an area called Red Light Pillikin, some 18 miles from the Old Harbour Bay coastline when the incident happened.
Fundile Nogumla Second Beach Port St. Johns South Africa
Published on 10 Mar, 2013 at 3:07 in Attacks & Incidents | Viewed times | 3 Comments
Shark victim survives By LULAMILE FENI on March 5, 2013 AN MTHATHA resident still cannot believe he is alive after being attacked by a shark at Port St Johns’ notorious Second Beach on Sunday. There were no lifeguards – or anyone else – to come to his rescue. Fundile Nodumla, 39, fought off the