Canadian girl loses her hands to shark bite while trying to photograph

Article content

The Canadian woman became a hurt when a Turkish and tried to take a photo of a shark near the Kaikos coast.

Wandering on shallow and trying to get involved with the shark so she suggests that she can catch a picture Daily Mail.

Instead, the shark bit her hands.

The incident occurred on February 7 on a beach in Blue Hills, Blue Hills.

Global Affairs Canada “Knowing the Canadian citizen who experienced an accident in Turkey and handcuffs,” says Charlotte Macley, a departmental relations officer in Ottawa.

Article content

“Embassy officials are ready to contact local authorities and collect information and provide embassy assistance,” he said in an email to the national post. “Due to the privacy, no more details will be released.”

OhThe woman’s hands are said to have been cut on the wrist. The other was cut off in the middle of her forearm.

The victim is said to be 55 years old Wandering in the share when she tries to ‘engage in’ shark ‘ Local authorities said. A man who claims to be a relative of the woman said he was able to return to him after the attack. She bite her thigh, she said more, but she didn’t miss the leg.

Her husband tried to fight the shark, Witnesses saidWhen it continues to circle and try to bite the woman again.

The most common sharks in attacks on humans include the Great White shark, Tiger shark and the grass shark, which is also known as the “big three” due to their size and severe injuries.

The shark involved in the incident is estimated to be about six feet long, but its precise species have not been identified.

Article content

Sharks are usually found in tropical and sub -tropical water, which are also popular tourist destinations. People can accidentally enter areas where sharks are present during swimming or snorkening. However, Shark attacks on Turks and hands The islands are relatively rare. Between 2021 and 2025, there were four shark attacks, all of which were dangerous.

The Turks and the Gigos Islands are known for the healthy marine environment, which have a variety of shark species, but meetings with humans are rare, especially on the popular beaches.

The same The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources He is cautious to feed the sea wildlife to reduce the risk of such meetings.

Our website is the location for the latest braking news, exclusive scoops, longrades and provocative commentary. Please Bookmark National Post.com Register to our daily newsletter, Here.

Share this article on your social network