Tourist Seriously Injured on Vacation After She Approached Shark for a Picture, Authorities Say
It's unclear what type of shark attacked the 55-year-old woman, but officials estimated it to be about six feet in length
Possible shark attack injures 2 American tourists, victims airlifted
Two women were injured, one seriously, in an alleged shark attack that resulted in the victims being airlifted to a hospital for treatment, police said.
Tourist pursues shark for photo and it attacks her off Caribbean island, officials say
A tourist visiting the Caribbean had to be flown to a hospital after she was attacked while trying to “engage” with a shark for a photo, according to investigators.
2 American tourists injured in apparent shark attack in the Bahamas
Two American women are recovering after they say they were attacked by a shark while swimming in The Bahamas. The reported attack occurred on Friday around 6:30 p.m. in the waters of Bimini Bay, where authorities are investigating,
‘Grateful to still be here’: 2 Florida women reportedly attacked by shark in Bahamas
Two Florida women had to be rushed to the hospital after they were allegedly bitten by a shark in the Bahamas, local police said in a statement.
U.S. tourists injured in shark attack in the Bahamas: ‘It destroyed my leg’
Two American tourists were injured in what officials are saying is a suspected shark attack in the Bahamas. The two women were swimming in Bimini Bay at about 6:30 p.m. Friday when the incident occurred,
Woman's hands bitten off by 6ft shark after she 'engaged' with beast for picture
A 55-year-old Canadian woman had both her hands bitten off during a shark attack while only a few yards from shore on the ...
Shark attacks fall to 28-year-low in 2024
While sharks might have a fearsome reputation, the chances of being bitten by one are incredibly low. In 2024, just 47 people ...
Shark attacks — and fatalities — dropped in 2024. Here's where most unprovoked bites occurred.
The number of shark attacks, including deadly bites, dropped substantially worldwide in 2024, according to a new report.
Tourist has both hands bitten off by 6ft shark after trying to get snap with animal
The attack comes after the Cayman Islands, 633 miles southwest of Turks and Caicos, issued a warning about feeding sharks ...
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Unprovoked shark attacks dropped to record low in 2024
2024 was an exceptionally calm year for shark bites, with only 47 unprovoked attacks recorded around the globe.
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Shark attack injures 2 American women, one seriously, in the Bahamas
Two American tourists suffered injuries in an apparent shark attack off the Bahamas on Friday evening, according to local authorities. Details about their conditions aren't clear, although one is ...
Shark attacks two American women swimming in the Bahamas
Two American tourists were injured, one seriously, in a shark attack while swimming in the Bimini island chain in the Bahamas ...
It’s happened again! This time, a shark takes the life of a teenager in Australia
A 17-year-old girl became the latest victim of a shark attack after she succumbed to her injuries in Queensland, Australia, ...
The US had triple the number of unprovoked shark bites compared to Australia in 2024 as attacks decline
There were 88 total shark attacks recorded across 2024 by the International Shark Attack File, with 47 being "unprovoked" incidents. Just nine of these attacks happened in Australia, and there were no ...
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US has most reported shark bites, with one state leading the way
While shark attacks dropped around the world and in the U.S. in 2024, the U.S. again had the highest reported number of unprovoked bites. There were a total of 28 reported incidents in the U.S., with ...