"The coastguard team met the casualty at Penzance harbour to assist with passing them into the care of the ambulance service.". The species, which can measure up to 13ft and weigh 400lb, is found in every sea and ocean except the Arctic. Researchers with theInternational Shark Attack Filerecorded 73 unprovoked incidents last year, compared to 52 bites in 2020, according to the report. 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. Simon Nellist was swimming next What was a very scary incident was made so much easier by the kindness and calmness of the people around me. Earlier this year fishermen caught a huge 9ft 2in shark off the Welsh coast. According to the conservation society the Shark Trust there are actually more than 40 different species of shark which pass through UK waters. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Blue sharks are considered 'near threatened' due to overfishing. 3rd Aug 2022, 10:59am. September 2012:An experienced fisherman was left terrified after a shark clamped its jaws around his foot and bit a hole in his boat. ', 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.'. "The coastguard was notified just before 12.30pm on July 28. "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. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. "Simon was funny, compassionate and always had time for people. The species - spotted swimming in a marina yards from a busy a tourist spot - is a shallow water variety rarely spotted in the UK. Oban Jones was bobbing about in a small vessel a mile off the coast of Cornwallwhen he spotted a dorsal fin in the water. They are the most migratory shark on earth, travelling over 9,000km (5,700 miles) each year, according to Shark Trust UK. 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. They said: "I just wanted to say that, despite how the trip ended, it was amazing to seed such majestic creatures in the wild and I don't for a second want this freak event to tarnish the reputation of an already persecuted species. Several fishermen have been bitten in recent years but only after bringing the sea creatures on board their vessels. The swimmer was rushed back into the chartered boat where she was given immediate first aid and taken ashore for further treatment. Local media reported the snorkeler was a woman. ", Did you see what happened or do you know who was involved? The alleged attack follows a number of sightings reported along the south coast of England this year. ", 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. 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. She suffered a leg injury and was treated by medics at the scene at Blue sharks, which grow to nearly 13 feet long, are summer visitors to U.K. waters. 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. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. "It is believed the swimmer suffered a leg injury," the coastguard service said, adding that the snorkeler had been treated by the ambulance service. The species has been known to attack seabirds and other small sharks, according to the Wildlife Trusts. '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. 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The U.S. once again reported the most attacks and Florida accounted for nearly 40% of unprovoked bites worldwide. He regularly fishes for pollock, plaice, bream and cod. Risky business: Stephen Perkins holds the head of the Blue Shark moments before it nearly bit his hand off. 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". Photo: Wikimedia Commons. Auscape/Universal Images Group via Getty Images, Harry and Meghan reportedly losing their U.K. royal residence, Intel review says "very unlikely" foreign adversary behind "Havana Syndrome", Man survives month lost in Amazon by eating insects, drinking urine. The coastguard team met the casualty at Penzance harbour to assist with passing them into the care of the ambulance service. August 2, 2022 / 2:30 PM 'Following advice and assessment from the coastguard, the person walked off the boat and received further treatment ashore. The snorkeler - who was bitten while taking part in a 'snorkel with sharks' experience with Blue Shark Snorkel Trips - has stressed that they do not want this "very scary incident" to alter people's perception of blue sharks. "Following advice and assessment from the coastguard, the person walked off the boat and received further treatment ashore. 'The blood in the water would have stimulated the sharks senses and they would approach initially looking for dinner. The swimmer suffered a leg injury and was left in the care of paramedics. 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. 'These sort of trips have to be handled both sensitively for the shark and also safely for those who are taking part. 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. 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. The nearest positively identified great white was off the French port of La Rochelle in the Bay of Biscay, in 1977. I dont know if I should be terrified or feeling very lucky to see this.. Cornwall is unique - there's no place like it on the planet. RNLI lifeguards at a Dorset beach put up red flags and searched the sea on jet skis. 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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. '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.'. 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. Simon Nellist, 35, died in the Obans hair-raising footage shows the huge shark swimming inquisitively around him, just below the surface of the water. Last year a professional fisherman reeled one only a mile off Falmouth. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. "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.". 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 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. Despite the appearance of their huge gaping jaws, these massive fish are not dangerous to humans as they feed on plankton. 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. And just this last week, fisherman Max Berryman, from Penzance, suffered some of the worst injuries from a shark, whose razor-sharp teeth ripped open his leg. Instead they have become a popular tourist attraction with sightseeing trips. The company did not respond to numerous phonecalls or messages and simply posted the information on its Facebook page. 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. It is believed the swimmer suffered a leg injury. Blue sharks off Penzance, Cornwall. Mr Berryman, 21, was part of a six-strong team on the trawler Govenek of Ladram, which had left Newlyn on Saturday (May 12). 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. The shark swam off and Oban got back to shore safely. Victim received leg injury while on organised excursion to swim with blue sharks. The animal slammed into their boat and killed them both. The claims were later rubbished by harbour experts who said the 'fin' was a boat part which had come loose. She said: 'I don't for a second want this freak event to tarnish the reputation of an already persecuted species.'. It is believed the swimmer suffered a leg injury. In April, astonishing pictures emerged of what locals in Plymouth, Devon, believed to be an unusual starry smooth-hound shark. 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. Wanted to thank everyone for their amazing actions. A swimmer has been bitten by a shark while snorkelling off the coast of Cornwall. The dorsal fin continued to approach and it soon became clear that this was something rather different and special, a Porbeagle! ', Penzance Harbour, where the organised excursion had set off from before the bit happened. Porbeagles are ambush predators which target smaller fish, typically off reefs well out to sea. It comes after a recent 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. "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. Reaching lengths of up to 38ft, basking sharks are the largest fish in British waters and typically seen in the spring and summer. Blood was pouring down my leg and the pain was so intense. "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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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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". A woman was bitten in a suspected shark attack off the coast of Cornwall Credit: Alamy. ", Did you see what happened or do you know who was involved? Hopefully the appropriate safety guidelines have been followed on this occasion. "What was a very scary incident was made so much easier by the kindness and calmness of the people around me. 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!. 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.. 1. 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. 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THIS is the terrifying moment a huge shark which has been known to attack humans circled a fishermans tiny boat. The swimmer suffered a bite to the leg and required help from HM Coastguard and ambulance crews following the encounter near Penzance. Send your story ideas to spotlight@bbc.co.uk. The snaggle-toothed remains were discovered by a stunned family on the beach at Hope Cove, just east of Plymouth. Blue Shark Snorkel Trips, based in Penzance, wrote on Facebook, "We have had an incident. "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.". Last Thursday, (28 July) a snorkeler was involved in a suspected shark attack in what they described as a very scary incident off the coast of Cornwall. The last recorded unprovoked 'attack' was at Felixstowe when a windsurfer's board was bitten by a shark in 2016. 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Now the unnamed person has spoken out about the attack via the shark exploration company. July 2022: Footage showed the moment a'12ft foot' shark is spotted off the coast of Wales last month. 'They are extremely rare and can be easily misunderstood. They mainly eat fish and squid, but will chow down on lobster, shrimp and sea birds. A stunned local shared a picture of a fin she saw at Gunwalloe, south Cornwall. The woman - who has not been identified - was in Penzance, Cornwall, with Blue Shark Snorkel Trips when the accident happened on Thursday. What's he waiting for? The company, Blue Shark Snorkel Trips, said: "We want to make everyone aware that we have had an incident. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. They're fantastic animals. 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Summer in Cornwall is a time when sharks always make national headlines with stories of supposed monsters beneath the waves. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. View our online Press Pack. Simon Nellist, 35, died in the "It's just an incredible feeling when you see them. Most city beaches were shut after the attack with swimmers banned from the water. The victim, reportedly a woman, was snorkelling in waters around Cornwall 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.". 'These things can happen when we choose to interact with wild animals in their own environment. 1937: In the morning of September 1 off the Kintyre peninsula in Scotland, steamship captain Angus Brown took members of his family on a pleasure trip on his dinghy. ", 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. 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 sharks, which are considered to be vulnerable to extinction, have reportedly only bitten swimmers or boats on a handful of occasions. 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. Her son-in-law posted the picture First published on August 2, 2022 / 2:30 PM. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Shark attacks are 'extremely rare and can be easily misunderstood'. Blue sharks are considered 'near threatened' due to overfishing. "Simon had a great passion for nature and the sea, as well as being a very talented photographer," they said, adding that they were very proud of him and would "miss him terribly". The encounter happened about a mile north of Trevose Head lighthouse in Padstow, Cornwall on Sunday. The swimmer, who sustained a leg injury on Thursday (July 28) off Penzance, was rescued by 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. "It is believed the swimmer suffered a leg injury. There has never been single confirmed sighting of a great white off Britain. 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