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. I put a lot of time and effort into chasing the rich variety of fish in the waters of Cornwall. ", He continued: "Obviously in the headlines it's, 'shark attack in Cornwall', but actually it's not going to happen to an ordinary person surfing, swimming, or diving around our coast - it's really nothing for people to be afraid of. 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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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Wow, Porbeagle shark, north coast of Cornwall, thats amazing. "What was a very scary incident was made so much easier by the kindness and calmness of the people around me. 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. 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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. But one of them got too close and snagged around the shark's dorsal fin, turning it into a living torpedo. "The coastguard was notified just before 12.30pm on July 28. A woman was bitten in a suspected shark attack off the coast of Cornwall Credit: Alamy. "It is believed the swimmer suffered a leg injury. A stunned local shared a picture of a fin she saw at Gunwalloe, south Cornwall. 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 BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. '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.'. You don't want to be using your hands to do it. 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. A snorkeler is reported to have been bitten by a shark off Cornwall. Sign up for our Truro newsletter and you'll never miss a big story again. ', Penzance Harbour, where the organised excursion had set off from before the bit happened. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Instead they have become a popular tourist attraction with sightseeing trips. '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. 'The coastguard was notified just before 12.30pm on Thursday (July 28). Two people couldn't have reached around it with their arms. The swimmer suffered a bite to the leg and required help from HM Coastguard and ambulance crews following the encounter near Penzance. Please enter valid email address to continue. 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. "We immediately enacted our emergency response plan, with first aid being carried out on the person involved. 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Several fishermen have been bitten in recent years but only after bringing the sea creatures on board their vessels. 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 company said in a statement on its Facebook page: As we know, these things can happen when we choose to interact with wild animals in their own environment. It was so fat and round. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. They are the most migratory shark on earth, travelling over 9,000km (5,700 miles) each year, according to Shark Trust UK. They are typically Most Read. "I wanted to thank everyone for their amazing actions. "What was a very scary incident was made so much easier by the kindness and calmness of the people around me. 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. 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". HM Coastguard has since confirmed that a rescue team was dispatched to offer assistance after the suspected shark attack. "HM Coastguard sent Penzance Coastguard Rescue Team to meet a snorkeler who suffered a suspected shark bite," a statement from a spokesperson from the Maritime Coastguard Agency said. The coastguard team met the casualty at Penzance harbour to assist with passing them into the care of the ambulance service. Babies: 4-135 pups a year (35 on average). They are the most migratory shark on earth, travelling over 9,000km (5,700 miles) each year, according to Shark Trust UK. There's nothing like summertime in Cornwall for a shark attack scare - but what is the truth about these fearsome predators of the deep? They joined one of their comrades in a small boat to scare away the predator by pelting it with boxes of TNT. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Only three sharks are considered to carry out unprovoked attacks on humans. 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. It is the smallest of the mackerel sharks, the group that includes the great white, porbeagle and mako sharks. 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. Mr Currie, 53, managed to free himself with the help of one of his crew, but was left shaken by the experience. They are also the most heavily fished shark on the planet and are eaten for their meat across the world. Something went wrong, please try again later. ", 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 coastguard was notified just before 12.30pm on Thursday. The victim, reportedly a woman, was snorkelling in waters around Cornwall 'These things can happen when we choose to interact with wild animals in their own environment. Later in the same month another beach in West Dorset had to be closed for an hour and a half due to another blue shark.". In April, astonishing pictures emerged of what locals in Plymouth, Devon, believed to be an unusual starry smooth-hound shark. We immediately enacted our emergency response plan, with first aid being carried out on the person involved. 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. Despite this, the windsufer sustained no injures and shark bites tend to only happen when provoked during fishing or other activities. The swimmer suffered a leg injury and was left in the care of paramedics. 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Now the unnamed person has spoken out about the attack via the shark exploration company. There was blood everywhere. Follow BBC News South West on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Shark attacks remain rare, especially in the UK. RNLI lifeguards at a Dorset beach put up red flags and searched the sea on jet skis. 'Following advice and assessment from the coastguard, the person walked off the boat and received further treatment ashore. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. "The coastguard was notified just before 12.30pm on Thursday (July 28). The animal slammed into their boat and killed them both. What was a very scary incident was made so much easier by the kindness and calmness of the people around me. According to the conservation society the Shark Trust there are actually more than 40 different species of shark which pass through UK waters. 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. She suffered a leg injury and was treated by medics at the scene at around 12.30pm. "The coastguard team met the casualty at Penzance harbour to assist with passing them into the care of the ambulance service.". We didn't keep her by the boat long, just enough to get a picture and then we let it go.". Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. View our online Press Pack. It comes after a recent incident where a snorkeler was bitten on the leg off Penzance . "The coastguard was notified just before 12.30pm on July 28. The claims were later rubbished by harbour experts who said the 'fin' was a boat part which had come loose. Now the unnamed person has spoken out about the attack via the shark exploration company. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. '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. Prefers temperatures of 12-20C but can tolerate 830C. The shark began to circle my SIB slowly showing signs of curiosity. then traveled around the world for six years. The image of what looks like a large fin was taken by Jacquie Williams at around 11am on Sunday in Gunwalloe, near Porthleven - pictured around 30 metres from the coast. A spokesperson said: "HM Coastguard sentPenzanceCoastguard Rescue Team to meet a snorkeler who suffered a suspected shark bite. In June last year, children cried out theres a shark! as a 6ft creature made its way casually past the seaward side of Smeaton's Pier in St Ives. Hopefully the appropriate safety guidelines have been followed on this occasion. How much could a short, brisk daily walk lower your health risks. I was in absolute agony.. It stuck around for about an hour, before being scared off by a pod of 80 dolphins. 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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. Sharks appearing near our water are not uncommon. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Email alice.fuller@the-sun.co.uk or call 020 7782 4100. 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. ', 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.'. Researchers with theInternational Shark Attack Filerecorded 73 unprovoked incidents last year, compared to 52 bites in 2020, according to the report. Although blue sharks, porbeagle sharks and basking sharks are a common sight in Cornish waters, none of them tend to attack humans and bites in the UK are a rare occurrence. ", Man re-arrested on suspicion of murdering woman who disappeared in 2012, 'Unexplained' death of newborn baby in Wiltshire leads to police investigation. The sharks, which are considered to be vulnerable to extinction, have reportedly only bitten swimmers or boats on a handful of occasions. "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. DeSantis won't say he's running. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. 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