French tourist was seriously injured in the attack, a rare shark off the coast of Tahiti in French Polynesia.
On Monday 35-year-old woman was swimming in the waters off Moorea island, watching the whales, when she was attacked by a rare oceanic white-headed shark.
According to rescuers, the victim lost a lot of blood, a shark bit off both of her arms. The woman was immediately taken to the hospital by helicopter, now life tourist is out of danger.
According to the International list of shark attacks (ISAF) Florida Museum of natural history, the attacks of sharks in French Polynesia are extremely rare 1580 there were only 6 confirmed cases of unprovoked.
«This is a very strange incident. Excursions for whale watching and Snorkelling off the island of Moorea are normally conducted by very experienced guides — said Gavin Naylor, Director of the Florida studies program of sharks at the Museum of natural history. No bait in the water do not leave, to just not to attract sharks in coastal areas, in shallow waters».
Annually in the world come from 70 to 100 shark attacks, with only 5-15 of them are fatal, but it should be noted that not all reported attacks, particularly in developing countries and regions, who live only through tourism.
In the US currently, was the most confirmed shark attacks since 1580 — 1441 case. America is followed by Australia (642), South Africa (255), Brazil (107) and New Zealand (52).
Although the risk is small, there are a few recommendationson how to further reduce it. It is best not to swim alone (because sharks most often attack lone man), avoid late-night swim (sharks are most active at night and dusk), do not wear in water clock or shiny jewelry because the reflected light resembles the sheen of fish scales, which could potentially attract sharks.
