- A Canadian woman lost both her hands in a horrifying shark attack.
- The woman attempted to photograph a six-foot-long shark.
- She had been snorkeling when the predator attacked.
A 55-year-old Canadian woman lost both her hands in a horrifying shark attack while vacationing in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The tragic incident occurred on February 7, when the woman attempted to photograph a six-foot-long shark in shallow waters.
According to reports, she had been snorkeling when the predator attacked. Alerted by her screams, her husband rushed into the water, bravely scaring the shark away and bringing her to shore. However, she had already sustained severe injuries, leading to the amputation of both hands.
The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) in Turks and Caicos stated that the woman had “attempted to engage with the animal” to take photos, seemingly unaware of the danger.
Photos taken after the attack show her surrounded by horrified family members and tourists, with cloth wrapped around her wrists to stop the bleeding. After initial treatment in the Caribbean, she was transported to Canada for further medical care.
Shark attacks remain rare, and experts believe the incident may have been a case of mistaken identity. Chris Stefanou, a New York fisherman and conservationist, suggested the woman’s smartphone could have played a role. “Sharks, or any predatory animal in the ocean, can confuse that as like a bait fish,” Stefanou told The New York Times. “The shark didn’t just see a human: ‘Ooh, I’m hungry, I want to go take a bite.’ That did not happen.”
To prevent such incidents, DECR advises swimming in designated areas, avoiding murky waters, and never swimming alone.
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