The nearest positively identified great white was off the French port of La Rochelle in the Bay of Biscay, in 1977. 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". Shark attacks swimmer off British coast for first time in 175 years Female victim sustains a leg injury while snorkelling near Penzance, in Cornwall, and is rescued In 2017 surfer Rich Thomson was also apparently bitten on the thumb by what was believed to be a smooth hound - a relative of sharks. Yet injuries from sharks are extremely rare, to say the least. 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. "It's just an incredible feeling when you see them. The Shark Trust draws a distinction between provoked and unprovoked incidents for example where a shark is caught by a fishing net or reeled in by anglers, this is classed as a provoked attack. 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.'. "These occurrences are extremely rare and can easily be misunderstood so we want this to be dealt with as sensibly as possible. A spokesperson said: "HM Coastguard sent Penzance Coastguard Rescue Team to meet a snorkeler who suffered a suspected shark bite. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, A woman was bitten in a suspected shark attack off the coast of Cornwall, believed to be an unusual starry smooth-hound shark, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). In the clip, he says: Well, I dont know what to say right now, but that right there is a big shark and Im in a very, very small boat. Local media suggests she had been out on a blue shark sightseeing trip at the time. 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"Thank you to the trip team for getting me back to shore quickly and carefully and making me feel as safe as I possible could. It showed the large fish slowly drifting in 'waist deep' water near to the popular resort of Tenby in Pembrokeshire. Others, such as blue sharks and shortfin makos, only visit in the summer during their trans-Atlantic migrations. The skipper targeted the shark after hearing reports of it attacking seals off Islay in the Inner Hebrides. 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. She was brought back to shore where she received medical attention from paramedics. Pictured: Blue shark stock image. She said: 'I don't for a second want this freak event to tarnish the reputation of an already persecuted species.'. Working for Imerys at the lunar landscape of Littlejohns pit near Nanpean, we went to meet some of the women behind the wheel of the huge dump trucks. 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. A blue shark is pictured in this undated file photo. In recent years their numbers have declined by as much as 60 per cent and their conservation status is now 'near threatened'. Experts believe it was a crocodile shark, which normally lives in the tropics, such as Brazil or the north coast of Australia. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The British Sea Fishing website reports: "Blue shark attacks on humans are extremely rare but have been recorded. The snorkeller received first aid and, following advice from HM Coastguard, was given further treatment ashore from ambulance crews following the incident last Thursday. 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. September 2012:An experienced fisherman was left terrified after a shark clamped its jaws around his foot and bit a hole in his boat. I dont know if I should be terrified or feeling very lucky to see this.. She was quite calm at the surface. The 450lb fish was caught just a mile off the coast after an epic battle lasting almost two hours. "I wanted to thank everyone for their amazing actions. ', Trip organiser Victoria Walker (pictured), who runs Blue Shark Snorkel from Penzance harbour, told the Daily Mail last night: 'We immediately enacted our emergency response plan, with first aid being carried out on the person involved.'. 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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. The person involved, whose name has not been disclosed, was reportedly June 2017:Rich Thomson, 30, was swimming off the coast of Devon when he was bitten on the thumb by what was believed at the time to have been a three-foot smooth hound shark. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. After reflecting on the amazing experience, he said: It was a perfect day to be at sea even in a small boat such as mine. The snorkeler said that although the bite was a "very scary" incident, she does not want it to "tarnish the reputation of an already persecuted species". It is believed the swimmer suffered a leg injury. Prefers temperatures of 12-20C but can tolerate 830C. International Shark File records there as having only ever been two Porbeagle attacks on humans, both non-fatal and non provoked. However, the person added, "I don't for a second want this freak event to tarnish the reputation of an already persecuted species.". The dorsal fin continued to approach and it soon became clear that this was something rather different and special, a Porbeagle! So, yes, it's probably safe to go into the water this summer. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Oban, who started fishing when he was four, added: I have always been drawn to the sea and the tranquility it provides. Oban Jones was bobbing about in a small vessel a mile off the coast of Cornwallwhen he spotted a dorsal fin in the water. 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According to the conservation society the Shark Trust there are actually more than 40 different species of shark which pass through UK waters. There's no need to close the beaches at this stage. ", 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. There has never been single confirmed sighting of a great white off Britain. After being taken ashore and treated by paramedics, the snorkeler was taken to hospital for stitches but has since been released. The woman is understood to have been in the water near the harbour in Penzance when the beast allegedly struck on July 28. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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Huge 'shark' fin is spotted off the coast of Cornwall sparking concern from beachgoers. Researchers with theInternational Shark Attack Filerecorded 73 unprovoked incidents last year, compared to 52 bites in 2020, according to the report. Babies: 4-135 pups a year (35 on average). Porbeagles are a species of mackerel sharks and can grow up to 6.6 feet long and weigh as much as 135kg, and can live to 46. HM Coastguard confirmed that it is believed the injury was caused by a suspected shark bite. The U.S. once again reported the most attacks and Florida accounted for nearly 40% of unprovoked bites worldwide. So far in 2021 there have been 44 shark attacks including five fatalities, while in 2020 there were 60 bites with nine deaths - the highest since 2011. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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Unprovoked counts. The shark began to circle my SIB slowly showing signs of curiosity. "The coastguard was notified just before 12.30pm on Thursday (July 28). She suffered a leg injury and was treated by medics at the scene at around 12.30pm. 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.. 'We've tried to understand why it happened and are in continued talks with shark experts.'. Watch Live: Closing arguments begin in double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, Top McCarthy aide, House Oversight chair each met with Ashli Babbitt's mother, Ex-Georgia star Jalen Carter was racing in deadly crash, arrest warrants allege, Watch Live: Garland testifies amid ongoing special counsel investigations, Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students. The species has been known to attack seabirds and other small sharks, according to the Wildlife Trusts. And usually very, very peaceful. It stuck around for about an hour, before being scared off by a pod of 80 dolphins. Hopefully the appropriate safety guidelines have been followed on this occasion. 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. 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!. By Dan Sales and James Fielding and Charlotte Mclaughlin and Jamie Phillips and Laurence Dollimore For Mailonline and Neil Sears and Colin Fernandez For The Daily Mail, Published: 09:32 EST, 2 August 2022 | Updated: 04:39 EST, 3 August 2022. What's he waiting for? Prefers temperatures of 12-20C but can tolerate 830C. "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. 1894 shipwreck found in Lake Huron, confirming "powerful, tragic story", Bipartisan Senate group unveils rail safety bill in response to Ohio derailment, What to know about Shigella bacteria as drug-resistant strain spreads, We leave you this Sunday swimming among blue sharks off the coast of Rhode Island. The species, which can measure up to 13ft and weigh 400lb, is found in every sea and ocean except the Arctic. 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. ", Man re-arrested on suspicion of murdering woman who disappeared in 2012, 'Unexplained' death of newborn baby in Wiltshire leads to police investigation. In May last year fisherman Jay Oxenham, from Berkshire, reeled in an 8ft porbeagle off Falmouth. Wanted to thank everyone for their amazing actions. It is thought one of the animals collided with the boat, capsizing it. 'The shark was spotted swimming in between boats and came very close to the shore, swimming past tourists in just a few feet of water. 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.. Mr Yelland, who lives in St Erth, Cornwall, takes wildlife photographs in his spare time. The species - spotted swimming in a marina yards from a busy a tourist spot - is a shallow water variety rarely spotted in the UK. It is believed the swimmer suffered a leg injury. "These occurrences are extremely rare and can easily be misunderstood so we want this to be dealt with as sensibly as possible. The woman - who has not been identified - was in Penzance, Cornwall, withBlue Shark Snorkel Trips when the accident happened last Thursday. 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 beach you WON'T be able to go to this summer: Why a Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. The coastguard was notified just before 12.30pm on Thursday (July 28). Shark attacks; From other local news sites. Daring Stephen Perkins (pictured), 52, had just hauled a blue shark into his boat for a commemorative photograph when it sunk its teeth into his forearm in September 2008 - leading him to need reconstructive surgery. A swimmer has been bitten by a shark in an extremely rare attack off the British coast. A spokesman for Visit Cornwall told the Telegraph there was no reason for tourists to be concerned, adding: 'You don't have to worry as long as you swim on a lifeguarded beach. "The coastguard was notified just before 12.30pm on July 28. "We immediately enacted our emergency response plan, with first aid being carried out on the person involved. 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". The shark swam off and Oban got back to shore safely. A snorkeler has been rescued by the coastguard after being bitten by a shark off the coast of Cornwall. Two people couldn't have reached around it with their arms. "As we know, these things can happen when we interact with wild animals in their own environment. They are the most migratory shark on earth, travelling over 9,000km (5,700 miles) each year, according to Shark Trust UK. He said the shark was released shortly after it came to the surface, using barbless hooks which pull away, and swam away. Several basking sharks, which can reach 26ft long and are not known to attack humans, were seen in the waters. I was experiencing a mixture of excitement and adrenaline. The company, Blue Shark Snorkel Trips, said: "We want to make everyone aware that we have had an incident. 1956:Two men were killed after an encounter with a shark off The Lizard in Cornwall - but it wasn't quite how you'd imagine. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. In a statement, she 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. Following advice and assessment from the coastguard, the person "walked off the boat and received further treatment ashore". "It is believed the swimmer suffered a leg injury. 'In August 2012 a beach in Ceredigion, Wales was closed to bathers due to the presence of a blue shark. Tributes have been pouring in from Cornwall and Australia for Simon Nellist, who tragically died in a shark attack near Sydney. 'Get out the water! 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. The swimmer, who sustained a leg injury on Thursday (July 28) off Penzance, was rescued by 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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 sighting comes after officials in Australia were mocked for calling shark attacks either interactions or negative encounters so the animals could be more understood. 'These things can happen when we choose to interact with wild animals in their own environment. August 2, 2022 / 2:30 PM The victim, reportedly a woman, was snorkelling in waters around Cornwall My initial reaction was of disbelief as nothing like this has ever happened to me in my time at sea. The coast of Cornwall is experiencing an increase in sightings of sharks. Now the unnamed person has spoken out about the attack via the shark exploration company. Read about our approach to external linking. A shark expert has dismissed claims of an "unusually large" shark photographed off the coast of Cornwall over the weekend. 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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. They're fantastic animals. 'I started the shark diving trips off Cornwall in 2006 and myself and my guides were always in the water with those we were taking out. After spending hours tempting sharks with chum bait, they were thrilled to catch the 8ft predator, which was safely released back into the sea afterwards. Local media reported the snorkeler was a woman. What was a very scary incident was made so much easier by the kindness and calmness of the people around me. "Simon was funny, compassionate and always had time for people. Oban posts about his fishing adventures on his Youtube page: Oban on the water. Working for Imerys at the lunar landscape of Littlejohns pit near Nanpean, we went to meet some of the women behind the wheel of the huge dump trucks. 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