'These things can happen when we choose to interact with wild animals in their own environment. They are also the most heavily fished shark on the planet and are eaten for their meat across the world. But just how dangerous are sharks off our beautiful beaches and which sharks call Cornwall home? "What was a very scary incident was made so much easier by the kindness and calmness of the people around me. 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. The woman is understood to have been in the water near the harbour in Penzance when the beast allegedly struck on July 28. None of them tend to attack humans. 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. The firm shared a statement from the victim, who 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. Prefers temperatures of 12-20C but can tolerate 830C. "It is believed the swimmer suffered a leg injury. "I wanted to thank everyone for their amazing actions. 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. The claims were later rubbished by harbour experts who said the 'fin' was a boat part which had come loose. Earlier this year fishermen caught a huge 9ft 2in shark off the Welsh coast. She suffered a leg injury and was treated by medics at the scene at around 12.30pm. "It is believed the swimmer suffered a leg injury. An coastguard spokesperson said: 'HM Coastguard sent Penzance Coastguard Rescue Team to meet a snorkeler who suffered a suspected shark bite. A swimmer has been bitten by a shark while snorkelling off the coast of Cornwall. August 2, 2022 / 2:30 PM The U.S. once again reported the most attacks and Florida accounted for nearly 40% of unprovoked bites worldwide. At least 11 British sharks can only be found in deep water. 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. They joined one of their comrades in a small boat to scare away the predator by pelting it with boxes of TNT. '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. A SNORKELLER was bitten by a shark while swimming off the coast of Cornwall, it is reported. 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!. 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". With this in mind, Discover Cornwall has been launched to highlight everything that makes Cornwall special, from the quirky to the fascinating and the historical to the downright weird and wonderful. "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.". There are four confirmed cases of fatal blue shark attacks on humans and 25 confirmed non-fatal attacks, the website says. August 2021: The same month, a postman recalled the moment he came face-to-face with a huge shark while snorkelling off the coast of Cornwall. The encounter happened about a mile north of Trevose Head lighthouse in Padstow, Cornwall on Sunday. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 'Sharks don't eat people off Cornwall and we certainly don't get Great Whites in our waters. What was a very scary incident was made so much easier by the kindness and calmness of the people around me. 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. The coastguard was notified just before 12.30pm on Thursday (July 28). View our online Press Pack. The species, which can measure up to 13ft and weigh 400lb, is found in every sea and ocean except the Arctic. '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.'. 'I don't know what's happened on this occasion, I've heard that it was a tourist on a shark snorkelling trip who was injured, but the water would have been chummed first to attract the sharks. A snorkeler off the coast of southern England has suffered a suspected shark bite, officials said on Tuesday, in what appears to be an extremely rare incident. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Tributes have been pouring in from Cornwall and Australia for Simon Nellist, who tragically died in a shark attack near Sydney. It is the smallest of the mackerel sharks, the group that includes the great white, porbeagle and mako sharks. She suffered a leg injury and was treated by medics at the scene at around 12.30pm. ", He said: "They're such beautiful animals. 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So, yes, it's probably safe to go into the water this summer. They are typically only seen when hooked by fisherman. I was in absolute agony.. Local media suggests she had been out on a blue shark sightseeing trip at the time. 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. Blue sharks visit the UK during the summer months from the Caribbean and mainly feed on small fish and squid, though they have been known to attack seabirds Despite the appearance of their huge gaping jaws, these massive fish are not dangerous to humans as they feed on plankton. Send your story ideas to spotlight@bbc.co.uk. They are very inquisitive creatures. Blue shark attacks on humans are "extremely rare", with 25 recorded worldwide, according to British Sea Fishing. 1. 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. Now the unnamed person has spoken out about the attack via the shark exploration company. In May last year fisherman Jay Oxenham, from Berkshire, reeled in an 8ft porbeagle off Falmouth. September 2008:A fisherman had to undergo reconstructive surgery after becoming the first person to be bitten by a Blue shark off the British coast in 2008. The tour group said it was investigating how last week's attack could have happened. 'These occurrences are extremely rare and can be easily misunderstood so we want this to be dealt with as sensibly as possible. 'These sort of trips have to be handled both sensitively for the shark and also safely for those who are taking part. THIS is the terrifying moment a huge shark which has been known to attack humans circled a fishermans tiny boat. The woman - who has not been identified - was in Penzance, Cornwall, with Blue Shark Snorkel Trips when the accident happened on Thursday. Mr Venn then sent his snaps to experienced shark fisherman Graeme Pullen, 70, who claimed it was "obviously a shark". 'Get out the water! They were then left in the care of paramedics. They visit the UK from the Caribbean over the summer. 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. Simon Nellist was a diving instructor and a regular swimmer at the beach where he died, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. "We've tried to understand why it happened and are in continued talks with shark experts. / 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. The species has been known to attack seabirds and other small sharks, according to the Wildlife Trusts. They are the great white, tiger and bull and none of these species are found in British waters. The claims were later rubbished by harbour experts who said the 'fin' was a boat part which had come loose. His family released a tribute calling him a "wonderful human being" and "very talented photographer". In April, astonishing pictures emerged of what locals in Plymouth, Devon, believed to be an unusual starry smooth-hound shark. The sun was shining and there wasnt a breath of wind. 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. I dont know if I should be terrified or feeling very lucky to see this.. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. ", Snorkeler: 'Freak event' should not tarnish the reputation of a 'persecuted species'. Comment. The young angler, from Penzance, suffered leg injuries when a porbeagle shark was brought on deck in the trawler's nets and the crew was attempting to release it back into the water. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. "What was a very scary incident was made so much easier by the kindness and calmness of the people around me. "As we know, these things can happen when we interact with wild animals in their own environment. 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). 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.. The animal slammed into their boat and killed them both. The teacher bashed the fish on the head and it swam away. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Blue sharks off Penzance, Cornwall. "Following advice and assessment from the coastguard, the person walked off the boat and received further treatment ashore," it added. 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". The victim, reportedly a woman, was snorkelling in waters around Cornwall I was experiencing a mixture of excitement and adrenaline. Mr Nellist's family said he was a "proud Cornishman" who had made Australia his home with his fiance Jessie. Discover Cornwall will help you find out about the county regardless of whether you're a local or a visitor. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. Several species visit the Cornish waters every year, including blue sharks, porbeagle sharks and basking sharks - who do not tend to attack humans - but shark attacks remain rare, especially in the UK. "These occurrences are extremely rare," the company said. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Cornish women are becoming the driving force at the world's largest china clay pit. Martin Yelland, 38, was diving just off the coast of Penzance when the blue shark swam straight towards him. HM Coastguard has confirmed that it is believed the injury was caused by a suspected shark bite. "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.". We didn't keep her by the boat long, just enough to get a picture and then we let it go.". "It's just an incredible feeling when you see them. 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. A stunned local shared a picture of a fin she saw at Gunwalloe, south Cornwall. A few species, such as the smooth hammerhead or frilled shark, may occasionally wander into British waters. 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. Incredibly, Mr Berrymans injuries are only the fourth recorded incident involving a porbeagle injuring a human anywhere in the world. ENVIRONMENT: The last fatal shark attack on a Sydney beach was on January 28, 1963 at Sugarloaf Bay in Middle Harbour. 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. Just a month before that a 400lb porbeagle was reeled in by Ian Tyldesley and Sam Narbett, who were fishing about 10 miles off from St Ives. They mainly eat fish and squid, but will chow down on lobster, shrimp and sea birds. We immediately enacted our emergency response plan, with first aid being carried out on the person involved. The woman - who has not been identified - was in Penzance, Cornwall, withBlue Shark Snorkel Trips when the accident happened last Thursday. Richard Kirby and Leslie Nye, from theAdmiralty Yard Craft Service, were providing support for divers when a shark was spotted in the water. 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. 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.'. ", "First aid (was) carried out on the person involved.". In April, astonishing pictures emerged of what locals in Plymouth, Devon, believed to be an unusual starry smooth-hound shark. Risky business: Stephen Perkins holds the head of the Blue Shark moments before it nearly bit his hand off. "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.". Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Max Berryman, 21, who was said to have experienced a 10-inch shark bite down his leg muscle, was taken to the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro by a coastguard rescue helicopter. The swimmer, who sustained a leg injury on Thursday (July 28) off Penzance, was rescued by the coastguard. Of these, 21 can be found year-round. HMCoastguardconfirmed it is believed the injury was caused by a suspected shark bite. The shark had bitten straight through my oils, straight through my jeans and into my right leg. They are also the most heavily fished shark on the planet and are eaten for their meat across the world. 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. In what was described as a very scary incident, the swimmer suffered a bite to the leg and needed help from HM Coastguard and ambulance crews following the encounter, which took place near 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. Surely this is the most infamous shark after its role in the film Jaws and with its truly terrifying aspect. Shark expert Richard Peirce toldMailOnline: 'It was most likely an exploratory bite, sharks obviously do not have hands or feet, they have mouths. ", 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. Captain Brown, his 10-year-old son and another unnamed family friend all drowned. "The coastguard was notified just before 12.30pm on Thursday (July 28). It stuck around for about an hour, before being scared off by a pod of 80 dolphins. There's nothing like summertime in Cornwall for a shark attack scare - but what is the truth about these fearsome predators of the deep? The beach you WON'T be able to go to this summer: Why a Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Expert opinion and evidence however is dead against these creatures coming here. ', Penzance Harbour, where the organised excursion had set off from before the bit happened. Play it now! 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. It is thought one of the animals collided with the boat, capsizing it. What was a very scary incident was made so much easier by the kindness and calmness of the people around me. 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She suffered a leg injury and was treated by medics at the scene at around 12.30pm. 'They are extremely rare and can be easily misunderstood. There was blood everywhere. It is the first shark attack of its kind on a person in British waters since 1847. 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. A snorkeler has been rescued by the coastguard after being bitten by a shark off the coast of Cornwall. The female swimmer was near Penzance when her leg was injured on Thursday (28 July). She was brought back to shore where she received medical attention from paramedics. 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. They're inquisitive, they're not at all aggressive, they're beautiful, amazing animals. 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". April 2021: Last year, a monster porbeagle shark weighing 22 stone and measuring eight-foot long was reeled in off the Devon coast. My most notable catches include a bass estimated to be close to 20lb, this is only an estimate as the fish was released as with all large bass that I catch to preserve the breeding stock.. Huge 'shark' fin is spotted off the coast of Cornwall sparking concern from beachgoers. 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