Bern, 17th (Comprehensive Report) – A tragic shark attack recently took place in the Turks and Caicos Islands, a British territory in the Caribbean. A 55-year-old Canadian tourist, upon spotting a 1.8-meter-long shark near the shore, chose to approach it for a photo rather than retreat. This decision resulted in a brutal attack that left her without both arms.
Reports indicate that the incident occurred on the morning of February 7 at around 10:30 AM. The woman saw the shark swimming just a few meters from the shore and waded into the water, hoping to capture a close-up shot.
Footage shared online shows the shark lingering in the area for approximately 40 minutes before the attack. Excited to get a closer picture, the woman ignored the potential danger. As she moved in, the shark suddenly lunged at her, biting her hands and thigh. One hand was severed below the wrist, while her other arm was severely torn.
The shark continued circling as if preparing for another attack. Witnesses, including her husband, rushed to rescue her and brought her back to shore. By then, she was bleeding profusely, and bystanders quickly wrapped her wounds in cloth to stop the bleeding. A distraught female relative was seen crying while holding onto her severed arm.
Due to the severity of her injuries, she underwent amputation—one hand was lost at the wrist, while the other arm was amputated at the mid-forearm. She is currently receiving medical treatment in Canada.
Although some reports suggest the attacker was a bull shark, official confirmation is still pending.
According to the International Shark Attack File (ISAF) from the Florida Museum of Natural History, shark attacks in the Turks and Caicos Islands are rare. Only one unprovoked incident was recorded last year, and fortunately, it was not fatal.
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