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Local media suggests she had been out on a blue shark sightseeing trip at the time. 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We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Speaking to BBC Radio Cornwall earlier today (August 3), Marine officer Matt Slater said the attack was unusual as people are highly unlikely to "encounter a blue shark just by accident around the Cornish coast". "We all take these risks when we enter the habitat of a predator and we can never completely predict the actions of a wild animal.". There has not been an unprovoked shark attack in British waters since records began. Adult males can reach lengths of almost 3 metres (10 feet), while females can grow even larger, growing an extra foot in length. Matt Slater, a Marine Officer at the Cornwall Wildlife Trust, said a blue shark attack is not going to happen to an ordinary person surfing, swimming, or diving around the coast, Sign up for our Daily Newsletter for the latest local news straight to your inbox. 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Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The Sun Online has approached experts The Shark Trust UK for comment. The 7ft porbeagle took hold of Hamish Currie's steel toe-capped boot after his crew caught it and hauled it on to the deck of their vessel. "The coastguard team met the casualty at Penzance harbour to assist with passing them into the care of the ambulance service.". Earlier this year fishermen caught a huge 9ft 2in shark off the Welsh coast. The swimmer was off the coast of Cornwall with Blue Shark Snorkel, who have said shark attacks are "extremely rare and can be easily misunderstood" if not treated and discussed sensibly. What was a very scary incident was made so much easier by the kindness and calmness of the people around me. Meanwhile, photos believedto be of a great whiteshark were captured by James Venn, 42, while he stood on the beach near Goring, West Sussex, on February 4. 'The coastguard was notified just before 12.30pm on Thursday (July 28). He added: "This is something that nobody really expected, and a very, very rare and quite a sad story really, because it obviously tarnishes the reputation of an amazing animal. In a statement, the boat tour agency said: "As we know, these things can happen when we choose to interact with wild animals in their own environment. "The last thing we want is to let speculation drive the media into a world of bad press for the sharks, under no fault of their own.". According to the Sun, the woman may have required minor plastic surgery following the vicious bite, while witnesses told the paper she let out 'piercing screams', adding that there was 'blood everywhere.'. It was so fat and round. Sign up for our Truro newsletter and you'll never miss a big story again. The company did not respond to numerous phonecalls or messages and simply posted the information on its Facebook page. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 'The coastguard team met the casualty at Penzance harbour to assist with passing them into the care of the ambulance service.'. What was a very scary incident was made so much easier by the kindness and calmness of the people around me. After being taken ashore and treated by paramedics, the snorkeler was taken to hospital for stitches but has since been released. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The video was filmed by Alex Brace, a member of a local sailing club in Tenby, who was standing in the water docking a boat at the time. Reaching lengths of up to 38ft, basking sharks are the largest fish in British waters and typically seen in the spring and summer. The swimmer was rushed back into the chartered boat where she was given immediate first aid and taken ashore for further treatment. Ancient megalodon shark could eat a whale in a few bites, research suggests, Chinese influencer who ate great white shark investigated by police, A shark bit my arm and leg off. The alleged attack follows a number of sightings reported along the south coast of England this year. At first I was a little cautious of such a large toothy creature being so close to my small inflatable boat but I reminded myself that the Porbeagle shark feeds exclusively on fish and poses no harm to humans. The beach you WON'T be able to go to this summer: Why a Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. 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Read about our approach to external linking. The woman is understood to have been in the water near the The shark began to circle my SIB slowly showing signs of curiosity. Lifeguards on jet skis then spent 20 minutes searching the water off Boscombe beach in Bournemouth after three reports of some kind of 'large marine life' under the water, an RNLI spokesman said. The swimmer was off the coast of Cornwall with Blue Shark Snorkel, who have said shark attacks are "extremely rare and can be easily misunderstood" if not treated and discussed sensibly. In a statement, the boat tour agency said: "As we know, these things can happen when we choose to interact with wild animals in their own environment. The species, which can measure up to 13ft and weigh 400lb, is found in every sea and ocean except the Arctic. The snorkeller received first aid and, following advice from HM Coastguard, was given further treatment ashore from ambulance crews following the incident last Thursday. 'As we know, these things can happen when we choose to interact with wild animals in their own environment. Pictured: Blue shark stock image. It is thought the latest incident happened when the shark was already dead, having been reeled in by the trawler about 120 miles off Lands End. "The last thing we want is to let speculation drive the media into a world of bad press for the shark, under no fault of their own. Oban Jones was bobbing about in a small vessel a mile off the coast of Cornwallwhen he spotted a dorsal fin in the water. A spokesperson said: "HM Coastguard sentPenzanceCoastguard Rescue Team to meet a snorkeler who suffered a suspected shark bite. ", Did you see what happened or do you know who was involved? Shark fans have fearlessly taken to the sea again to go snorkelling despite a woman being hurt last week in the first shark attack of its kind in 175 years. His family released a tribute calling him a "wonderful human being" and "very talented photographer". Several fishermen have been bitten in recent years but only after bringing the sea creatures on board their vessels. The unlucky adventurer had been swimming some 15 miles out to sea during the 180 per person excursion when the shark, unprovoked, suddenly bit her leg. 3rd Aug 2022, 10:59am. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, A huge shark has been spotted off the coast of Cornwall, The 6ft long beast circled the small fishing boat owned by Oban Jones, 21, The boat was just a mile north of Trevose Head lighthouse in Padstow, Cornwall on Sunday, Oban was able to get back to shore to safety, Oban started fishing when he was just four-years-old, Jackass crew member 'Poopies' relives moment he was bitten by shark, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). How much could a short, brisk daily walk lower your health risks. Its website promises a 'unique and unforgettable wildlife experience' and the 'chance to have up close and interactive encounters with blue sharks in their natural environment.'. "At the time I thought it was a seal but, when I looked at the photos again, I thought it doesn't look like a seal.". Play it now! Following advice and assessment from the coastguard, the person walked off the boat and received further treatment ashore.. There has never been a confirmed case of a porbeagle killing a human. Surely this is the most infamous shark after its role in the film Jaws and with its truly terrifying aspect. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The shark that regularly makes the news in Cornwall is the porbeagle, although youd be hard pressed to see one unless you go looking for it. Hopefully the appropriate safety guidelines have been followed on this occasion. The coastguard was notified just before 12.30pm on Thursday. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Most Read. She was swimming some 15 miles out to sea during the 180 per person excursion when the shark, unprovoked, suddenly bit her leg. Mr Pullen, who has been catching sharks for 45-years even suggested the fin could belong to a "small, immature great white" that came close to the shore to feed on seals and bass. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. They are typically only seen when hooked by fisherman. "These occurrences are extremely rare," the company said. Mr Slater shares this view, arguing that despite this incident, there isn't "any reason for anybody to think that this is any more dangerous an activity than it ever has been". Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Thank you to the trip team for getting me back to shore quickly and carefully and making me feel as safe as I possibly could. Others, such as blue sharks and shortfin makos, only visit in the summer during their trans-Atlantic migrations. / CBS/AFP. expat (originally from Cornwall in the UK), who after spending two years in the RAF, spent the next six years traveling around the world. In April, astonishing pictures emerged of what locals in Plymouth, Devon, believed to be an unusual starry smooth-hound shark. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. A swimmer has been bitten by a shark while snorkelling off the coast of Cornwall. They are one of a range of species of sharks which lurk off the coast of the UK, including porbeagle, gulper and kitefin sharks - however attacks are rare. It stuck around for about an hour, before being scared off by a pod of 80 dolphins. How many types of sharks are there off the coast of Britain? Experts said it was the first incident involving a surfer in British waters, and one of only a handful of attacks in the past 100 years. The female swimmer is said to have been on a snorkelling trip to see blue sharks in Penzance harbour. A light swell was rolling in from the Atlantic. The woman is understood to have been in the water near the harbour in Penzance when the beast allegedly struck on July 28. They joined one of their comrades in a small boat to scare away the predator by pelting it with boxes of TNT. We all take these risks when we enter the habitat of a predator and we can never completely predict the reactions of a wild animal.. They are often present in UK waters during the summer, and a blue shark sighting in Ceredigion, Wales, in 2012 saw the New Quay beach closed to visitors for several hours. Captain Brown, his 10-year-old son and another unnamed family friend all drowned. It warns that blue sharks are "apex predators" with no natural predators and participants "swim with them knowing there is a risk.". August 2021: The RNLI closed a busy Dorset beach last summer after a shark was reportedly spotted in the water. "We immediately enacted our emergency response plan, with first aid being carried out on the person involved. Unprovoked counts. "The coastguard team met the casualty at Penzance harbour to assist with passing them into the care of the ambulance service.". "Simon had a great passion for nature and the sea, as well as being a very talented photographer," they said, adding that they were very proud of him and would "miss him terribly". The species, which can measure up to 13ft and weigh 400lb, is found in every sea and ocean except the Arctic. Blue sharks, which grow to nearly 13 feet long, are summer visitors to U.K. waters. None of them tend to attack humans. I soon focused on getting a good look at the magnificent creature just feet away from me. A SNORKELLER was bitten by a shark while swimming off the coast of Cornwall, it is reported. Shark attacks; From other local news sites. At the time, Mr Venn told The Brighton Argus: "I went down to the beach to feed the birds when I saw something come up just behind the waves. Her son-in-law posted the picture The 7ft porbeagle became known as 'the Beast' following an attack in May 2018. They said: "I just wanted to say that, despite how the trip ended, it was amazing to seed such majestic creatures in the wild and I don't for a second want this freak event to tarnish the reputation of an already persecuted species. RNLI lifeguards at a Dorset beach put up red flags and searched the sea on jet skis. 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Given the wide width of the head and the elongated upper tail fin, it was most probably a young basking shark which had lost its way. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. ", Snorkeler: 'Freak event' should not tarnish the reputation of a 'persecuted species'. Mr Yelland, who lives in St Erth, Cornwall, takes wildlife photographs in his spare time. May 2018: A fisherman suffered horrific wounds and was airlifted to hospitalafter he was bitten on the leg by a close relative of the Great White shark on a fishing boat off the coast of Cornwall. The blue shark is classed as "near threatened" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature because it is hunted for its flesh and fins and also gets caught accidentally in fishing nets. I was experiencing a mixture of excitement and adrenaline. "The coastguard was notified just before 12.30pm on Thursday (July 28). From the best fish and chip shops and pasty sellers to insightful reads into the more isolated parts of Cornwall, Discover Cornwall will help open your eyes to everything this special county has to offer. The victim added that 'despite how the trip ended', it was 'amazing to see such majestic creatures in the wild'. There was blood everywhere. Please enter valid email address to continue. Blue Shark Snorkel added that as soon as the swimmer was injured, they "immediately enacted our emergency response plan, with first aid being carried out on the person involved". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. They are also the most heavily fished shark on the planet and are eaten for their meat across the world. The sighting comes after officials in Australia were mocked for calling shark attacks either interactions or negative encounters so the animals could be more understood. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said it sent a rescue team to Penzance in Cornwall "to meet a snorkeler who suffered a suspected shark bite" after the accident was reported last Thursday. July 2022: Footage showed the moment a'12ft foot' shark is spotted off the coast of Wales last month. The dorsal fin continued to approach and it soon became clear that this was something rather different and special, a Porbeagle! Sharks appearing near our water are not uncommon. 'Hopefully this bite is relatively mild stuff but that is not to say that blue sharks cannot inflict much damage because they can. The swimmer, who sustained a leg injury on Thursday (July 28) off Penzance, was rescued by Read about our approach to external linking. The coastguard team met the casualty at Penzance harbour to assist with passing them into the care of the ambulance service., Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. The family of a British man killed by a shark in Australia have paid tribute to him, saying he had a "rare gift" in connecting with people. The British Sea Fishing website said: 'Blue shark attacks on humans are extremely rare but have been recorded. They have metallic blue backs which blend in with the sea, while a white underside looks similar to the light coming in at the surface. "The coastguard was notified just before 12.30pm on July 28. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The keen fisherman, who works in marine technology, was caught between awe and terror as the rare shark swam up to see him. DeSantis won't say he's running. Mr Oxenham said: "I've never seen anything like this. The predators are one of the widest ranging species, feeding in waters from Norway to Soutch Africa and despite their fearsome appearance, these sharks are under threat. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The sun was shining and there wasnt a breath of wind. A spokesperson for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: "HM Coastguard sent Penzance Coastguard Rescue Team to meet a snorkeller who suffered a suspected shark bite. Risky business: Stephen Perkins holds the head of the Blue Shark moments before it nearly bit his hand off. ", "First aid (was) carried out on the person involved.". According to the conservation society the Shark Trust there are actually more than 40 different species of shark which pass through UK waters. "The coastguard was notified just before 12.30pm on July 28. Mr Currie, 53, managed to free himself with the help of one of his crew, but was left shaken by the experience. Diet: Small fishes and squid - also sea birds, Meg & Harry 'stunned' by King's 'cruel' Frogmore eviction 'punishment', Harry and Meghan evicted from Frogmore Cottage by King Charles after Spare memoir, Emmerdale's Amy Nuttall caught cheating hubby after sexy lingerie slip-up, Shoppers are rushing to buy 23 beauty staple for just 99p at Home Bargains, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 2022 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. I dont know if I should be terrified or feeling very lucky to see this.. 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