", She added: "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. Blue shark attacks on humans are extremely rare, according to the British Sea Fishing website. Local media suggests she had been out on a blue shark sightseeing trip at the time. They are typically only seen when hooked by fisherman. "The coastguard was notified just before 12.30pm on Thursday (July 28). The person involved, whose name has not been disclosed, was reportedly bitten on the leg by a blue shark during an excursion near Penzance. His family released a tribute calling him a "wonderful human being" and "very talented photographer". For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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For other inquiries, Contact Us. Local media suggests she had been out on a blue shark sightseeing trip at the time. A woman was bitten in a suspected shark attack off the coast of Cornwall Credit: Alamy. "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.". ", He said: "They're such beautiful animals. WebShark Attacks: The Database. Agence France-Presse contributed to this report. The British Sea Fishing website reports: "Blue shark attacks on humans are extremely rare but have been recorded. It is believed that the - harmless - invasion is a result of the reduced marine traffic due to the Covid lockdowns. A swimmer has been bitten by a shark while snorkelling off the coast of Cornwall. Please enter valid email address to continue. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. It takes snorkelers to swim with blue sharks 10 to 20 miles offshore, according to its website. 'We immediately enacted our emergency response plan, with first aid being carried out on the person involved. Mr Berryman described the incident, which happened on Sunday (May 13), saying: It landed on the floor of the boat right next to me and was thrashing around wildly. How much could a short, brisk daily walk lower your health risks. 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Blue sharks, which grow to nearly 13 feet long, are summer visitors to U.K. waters. 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. I am fortunate enough to be surrounded by a stunning coastline which I love to explore on foot or by SIB taking in the amazing scenery, sea life and if Im lucky, dinner!. They visit the UK from the Caribbean over the summer. July 2022: Footage showed the moment a'12ft foot' shark is spotted off the coast of Wales last month. 'Sharks don't eat people off Cornwall and we certainly don't get Great Whites in our waters. April 2021: Last year, a monster porbeagle shark weighing 22 stone and measuring eight-foot long was reeled in off the Devon coast. Her son-in-law posted the picture 'These occurrences are extremely rare and can be easily misunderstood so we want this to be dealt with as sensibly as possible. In total, on a world-wide basis, there are four confirmed cases of fatal blue shark attacks on humans with twenty-five confirmed non-fatal attacks. Adult males can reach lengths of almost 3 metres (10 feet), while females can grow even larger, growing an extra foot in length. A snorkeller was left 'screaming for help' after being bitten by a shark off Cornwall in the first attack of its kind in 175 years - in what the victim branded a 'very scary incident' at sea. Despite the appearance of their huge gaping jaws, these massive fish are not dangerous to humans as they feed on plankton. 'Following advice and assessment from the coastguard, the person walked off the boat and received further treatment ashore. She was swimming some 15 miles out to sea during the 180 per person excursion when the shark, unprovoked, suddenly bit her leg. But the people who reported these attacks may have mixed them up with other similar looking species. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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.. 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. ", Mr Slater said he went on a trip off Penzance to look for blue sharks last summer, admitting that it was a pinch-me moment "to see them in Cornish waters. The In April, astonishing pictures emerged of what locals in Plymouth, Devon, believed to be an unusual starry smooth-hound shark. Mr Berryman was airlifted from the trawler by the coastguard helicopter to Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. 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". 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. This was the fish of a lifetime. A SNORKELLER was bitten by a shark while swimming off the coast of Cornwall, it is reported. They are hunters, which migrate through oceans, eating fish and shellfish. Huge 'shark' fin is spotted off the coast of Cornwall sparking concern from beachgoers. ", Did you see what happened or do you know who was involved? I had just finished unhooking a bass I had caught on a nearby patch of reef when I noticed a large dorsal fin approaching the vessel at a fair pace. Miss Walker, who wants to 'help people overcome their fear of sharks', added: 'These occurrences can be blown out of control without a clear understanding and scientific back-up. An coastguard spokesperson said: 'HM Coastguard sent Penzance Coastguard Rescue Team to meet a snorkeler who suffered a suspected shark bite. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The company, Blue Shark Snorkel Trips, said: "We want to make everyone aware that we have had an incident. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. In a statement issued following the incident, they said: "I just wanted to say that, despite how the trip ended, it was amazing to see such majestic creatures in the wild and I dont for a second want this freak event to tarnish the reputation of an already persecuted species.". ", Ultimately, despite their normally calm nature, blue sharks must be respected as "incredible predators," he warns, "when we (humans) go into their habitat, we shouldn't really be surprised occasionally if there are things like this. Follow BBC News South West on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Two people couldn't have reached around it with their arms. In August 2012 a beach in Ceredigion, Wales, was closed to bathers due to the presence of a blue shark. I soon focused on getting a good look at the magnificent creature just feet away from me. Cornwall is unique - there's no place like it on the planet. She suffered a leg injury and was treated by medics at the scene at around 12.30pm. 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 swimmer has been bitten by a shark while snorkelling off the coast of Cornwall. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. A blue shark attack is not going to happen to an ordinary person enjoying the coast, an expert from the Cornwall Wildlife Trust has said. The 450lb fish was caught just a mile off the coast after an epic battle lasting almost two hours. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. A woman was bitten in a suspected shark attack off the coast of Cornwall Credit: Alamy. expat (originally from Cornwall in the UK), who after spending two years in the RAF, spent the next six years traveling around the world. Surely this is the most infamous shark after its role in the film Jaws and with its truly terrifying aspect. At times the crew had to follow after the shark with their boat, which threatened to break the line. 'In August 2012 a beach in Ceredigion, Wales was closed to bathers due to the presence of a blue shark. A Cornish tour agency that arranges snorkel trips to watch blue sharks confirmed a participant had received first aid after an "incident.". I continued to spectate at the marvel of the animal's curiosity before it swam away into the deep blue leaving me feeling rather lucky.. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. A blue shark attack is not going to happen to an ordinary person enjoying the coast, an expert from the Cornwall Wildlife Trust has said. 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). VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Blue Shark Snorkel Trips, based in Penzance, wrote on Facebook, "We have had an incident. Daring Stephen Perkins, 52, had just hauled the fish into his boat for a commemorative photograph when it sunk its teeth into his forearm. 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". 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