The British Sea Fishing website reports: "Blue shark attacks on humans are extremely rare but have been recorded. We didn't keep her by the boat long, just enough to get a picture and then we let it go.". 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It is the smallest of the mackerel sharks, the group that includes the great white, porbeagle and mako sharks. THIS is the terrifying moment a huge shark which has been known to attack humans circled a fishermans tiny boat. The only shark that people are likely to see from the Cornish coast is the massive basking shark. "These occurrences are extremely rare and can easily be misunderstood so we want this to be dealt with as sensibly as possible. You don't want to be using your hands to do it. Despite this, the windsufer sustained no injures and shark bites tend to only happen when provoked during fishing or other activities. HM Coastguard confirmed that it is believed the injury was caused by a suspected shark bite. It was so fat and round. She was quite calm at the surface. 'These occurrences are extremely rare and can be easily misunderstood so we want this to be dealt with as sensibly as possible. The female swimmer is said to have been on a snorkelling trip to see blue sharks in Penzance harbour. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Victim received leg injury while on organised excursion to swim with blue sharks. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Elsewhere around the world there are about 70 reported shark attacks on people each year, although few are fatal. 'The coastguard team met the casualty at Penzance harbour to assist with passing them into the care of the ambulance service.'. Simon Nellist, 35, died in the What's he waiting for? 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. The alleged attack follows a number of sightings reported along the south coast of England this year. Miss Walker, who wants to 'help people overcome their fear of sharks', added: 'These occurrences can be blown out of control without a clear understanding and scientific back-up. "Following advice and assessment from the coastguard, the person walked off the boat and received further treatment ashore. How many types of sharks are there off the coast of Britain? Reaching lengths of up to 38ft, basking sharks are the largest fish in British waters and typically seen in the spring and summer. 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". I was experiencing a mixture of excitement and adrenaline. 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. A local shark fisherman said yesterday that he saw 'massive' blue sharks at the same spot the day before the bite incident. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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). 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. The island ranks 13th in the world for shark attacks, the country's official tourism site says. Cornwall is unique - there's no place like it on the planet. Several species visit the Cornish waters every year, including blue sharks, porbeagle sharks and basking sharks. Mr Venn then sent his snaps to experienced shark fisherman Graeme Pullen, 70, who claimed it was "obviously a shark". A Cornish tour agency that arranges snorkel trips to watch blue sharks confirmed a participant had received first aid after an "incident.". She said: 'I don't for a second want this freak event to tarnish the reputation of an already persecuted species.'. "Following advice and assessment from the coastguard, the person walked off the boat and received further treatment ashore," it added. 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. 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The person involved, whose name has not been disclosed, was reportedly They visit the UK from the Caribbean over the summer. The encounter happened about a mile north of Trevose Head lighthouse in Padstow, Cornwall on Sunday. They are very inquisitive creatures. Habitat: Often found in the open ocean from the surface to depths of 600m. 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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. There are four confirmed cases of fatal blue shark attacks on humans and 25 confirmed non-fatal attacks, the website says. 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. 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. 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. The tour group said it was investigating how last week's attack could have happened. I was in absolute agony.. Researchers with theInternational Shark Attack Filerecorded 73 unprovoked incidents last year, compared to 52 bites in 2020, according to the report. Summer in Cornwall is a time when sharks always make national headlines with stories of supposed monsters beneath the waves. 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. Now the unnamed person has spoken out about the attack via the shark exploration company. 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. 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. It is thought one of the animals collided with the boat, capsizing it. 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. Timeline of unprovoked incidents since 1900. What was a very scary incident was made so much easier by the kindness and calmness of the people around me. 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. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The victim added that 'despite how the trip ended', it was 'amazing to see such majestic creatures in the wild'. His family released a tribute calling him a "wonderful human being" and "very talented photographer". The shark swam off and Oban got back to shore safely. 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. 'We immediately enacted our emergency response plan, with first aid being carried out on the person involved. Her son-in-law posted the picture RNLI lifeguards put up red flags, the signal to warn swimmers of a serious hazard in the water and put out a tannoy announcement telling people to get out of the sea. RNLI lifeguards at a Dorset beach put up red flags and searched the sea on jet skis. There has never been single confirmed sighting of a great white off Britain. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Some species are common in British waters year-round, such as small-spotted sharks, catshark, porbeagle and basking sharks. 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. Earlier this year fishermen caught a huge 9ft 2in shark off the Welsh coast. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Babies: 4-135 pups a year (35 on average). Sharks appearing near our water are not uncommon. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. The sighting comes after officials in Australia were mocked for calling shark attacks either interactions or negative encounters so the animals could be more understood. Email alice.fuller@the-sun.co.uk or call 020 7782 4100. "As we know, these things can happen when we interact with wild animals in their own environment. A SNORKELLER was bitten by a shark while swimming off the coast of Cornwall, it is reported. Following advice and assessment from the coastguard, the person "walked off the boat and received further treatment ashore". Cornish women are becoming the driving force at the world's largest china clay pit. Captain Brown, his 10-year-old son and another unnamed family friend all drowned. "What was a very scary incident was made so much easier by the kindness and calmness of the people around me. He was a cherished fiance, son, brother, uncle and friend," they said. In April, astonishing pictures emerged of what locals in Plymouth, Devon, believed to be an unusual starry smooth-hound shark. 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. There was blood everywhere. It is believed the swimmer suffered a leg injury. Send your story ideas to spotlight@bbc.co.uk. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. They are also the most heavily fished shark on the planet and are eaten for their meat across the world. "What was a very scary incident was made so much easier by the kindness and calmness of the people around me. Blue sharks are considered 'near threatened' due to overfishing. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Trump lashes out at Murdoch over vote fraud case, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Eli Lilly caps monthly insulin costs in US at $35. 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. "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.". 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. He regularly fishes for pollock, plaice, bream and cod. The British Sea Fishing website said: 'Blue shark attacks on humans are extremely rare but have been recorded. The There has been a growing interest in sharks on Cornwalls coast.Several reports indicate the harmless invasion occurred as a result of the diversion of marine traffic from Covidy.Several sharks, especially porbeagle sharks, have been reported off the Cornwall coast over the past few weeks. 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. Instead they have become a popular tourist attraction with sightseeing trips. "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.". "It's just an incredible feeling when you see them. 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. Of these, 21 can be found year-round. Risky business: Stephen Perkins holds the head of the Blue Shark moments before it nearly bit his hand off. The Shark Trust draws a distinction between provoked and unprovoked incidents for example where a shark is caught by a fishing net or reeled in by anglers, this is classed as a provoked attack. A shark expert has dismissed claims of an "unusually large" shark photographed off the coast of Cornwall over the weekend. According to the Sun, the woman may have required minor plastic surgery following the vicious bite, while witnesses told the paper she let out 'piercing screams', adding that there was 'blood everywhere.'. Porbeagles are a species of mackerel sharks and can grow up to 6.6 feet long and weigh as much as 135kg, and can live to 46. Steven Greenfields, who was out walking with his family in March last year, said: My whole family was stunned as the animal had really unusual features, but was unmistakably a shark.. How much could a short, brisk daily walk lower your health risks. 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. 'Following advice and assessment from the coastguard, the person walked off the boat and received further treatment ashore. It showed the large fish slowly drifting in 'waist deep' water near to the popular resort of Tenby in Pembrokeshire. I soon focused on getting a good look at the magnificent creature just feet away from me. The dorsal fin continued to approach and it soon became clear that this was something rather different and special, a Porbeagle! The last recorded unprovoked 'attack' was at Felixstowe when a windsurfer's board was bitten by a shark in 2016. Following advice and assessment from the coastguard, the person walked off the boat and received further treatment ashore.. In recent years their numbers have declined by as much as 60 per cent and their conservation status is now 'near threatened'. 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