Porbeagles are ambush predators which target smaller fish, typically off reefs well out to sea. According to the conservation society the Shark Trust there are actually more than 40 different species of shark which pass through UK waters. "Simon was funny, compassionate and always had time for people. The snorkeller received first aid and, following advice from HM Coastguard, was given further treatment ashore from ambulance crews following the incident last Thursday. "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.". ", "First aid (was) carried out on the person involved.". ", 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. 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. So it was a surprise to hear about an attack. "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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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, A woman was bitten in a suspected shark attack off the coast of Cornwall. '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. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. After spending hours tempting sharks with chum bait, they were thrilled to catch the 8ft predator, which was safely released back into the sea afterwards. View our online Press Pack. They are the most migratory shark on earth, travelling over 9,000km (5,700 miles) each year, according to Shark Trust UK. The island ranks 13th in the world for shark attacks, the country's official tourism site says. 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 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. August 2, 2022 / 2:30 PM Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Something went wrong, please try again later. The company, Blue Shark Snorkel Trips, said: "We want to make everyone aware that we have had an incident. There's nothing like summertime in Cornwall for a shark attack scare - but what is the truth about these fearsome predators of the deep? A spokesperson said: "HM Coastguard sent Penzance Coastguard Rescue Team to meet a snorkeler who suffered a suspected shark bite. "These occurrences are extremely rare and can easily be misunderstood so we want this to be dealt with as sensibly as possible. They're inquisitive, they're not at all aggressive, they're beautiful, amazing animals. A snorkeler is reported to have been bitten by a shark off Cornwall. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. '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. 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.'. There are four confirmed cases of fatal blue shark attacks on humans and 25 confirmed non-fatal attacks, the website says. The female swimmer was near Penzance when her leg was 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. 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.. The Sun Online has approached experts The Shark Trust UK for comment. What was a very scary incident was made so much easier by the kindness and calmness of the people around me. Local media suggests she had been out on a blue shark sightseeing trip at the time. Blue Shark Snorkel Trips, the company that organised the tour, said such incidents were extremely rare and they were in continued talks with shark experts as to what had happened. Cornwall athlete wins Commonwealth silver despite almost severing her finger, Rishi Sunak pledges extra council tax on second homes and help to level up Cornwall. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. 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The diving instructor grew up in the west Cornwall village of Ludgvan before emigrating. Risky business: Stephen Perkins holds the head of the Blue Shark moments before it nearly bit his hand off. They are also the most heavily fished shark on the planet and are eaten for their meat across the world. April 2021: Last year, a monster porbeagle shark weighing 22 stone and measuring eight-foot long was reeled in off the Devon coast. The claims were later rubbished by harbour experts who said the 'fin' was a boat part which had come loose. The woman is understood to have been in the water near the A blue shark previously pictured in the Cornish waters. Email alice.fuller@the-sun.co.uk or call 020 7782 4100. A SNORKELLER was bitten by a shark while swimming off the coast of Cornwall, it is reported. The alleged attack follows a number of sightings reported along the south coast of England this year. Several basking sharks, which can reach 26ft long and are not known to attack humans, were seen in the waters. They were then left in the care of paramedics. The company, Blue Shark Snorkel Trips, said: "We want to make everyone aware that we have had an incident. In August 2012 a beach in Ceredigion, Wales, was closed to bathers due to the presence of a blue shark. Only three sharks are considered to carry out unprovoked attacks on humans. The female swimmer is said to have been on a snorkelling trip to see blue sharks in Penzance harbour. The coast of Cornwall is experiencing an increase in sightings of sharks. 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 thing we want is to let speculation drive the media into a world of bad press for the shark, under no fault of their own. 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. Shark attacks increased around the world in 2021 following three consecutive years of decline, officials said in January. 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. Researchers with theInternational Shark Attack Filerecorded 73 unprovoked incidents last year, compared to 52 bites in 2020, according to the report. 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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. 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An coastguard spokesperson said: 'HM Coastguard sent Penzance Coastguard Rescue Team to meet a snorkeler who suffered a suspected shark bite. 'We used a Shark Billy, poles that we could prod away a shark if they got too close. This was the fish of a lifetime. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The sharks, which are considered to be vulnerable to extinction, have reportedly only bitten swimmers or boats on a handful of occasions. Blue shark attacks on humans are "extremely rare", with 25 recorded worldwide, according to British Sea Fishing. 'We've tried to understand why it happened and are in continued talks with shark experts.'. Blue sharks, which grow to nearly 13 feet long, are summer visitors to U.K. waters. It stuck around for about an hour, before being scared off by a pod of 80 dolphins. So far in 2021 there have been 44 shark attacks including five fatalities, while in 2020 there were 60 bites with nine deaths - the highest since 2011. HM Coastguard has confirmed that it is believed the injury was caused by a suspected shark bite. 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. It is believed that the - harmless - invasion is a result of the reduced marine traffic due to the Covid lockdowns. Prefers temperatures of 12-20C but can tolerate 830C. 'The coastguard was notified just before 12.30pm on Thursday (July 28). "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. Incredibly, Mr Berrymans injuries are only the fourth recorded incident involving a porbeagle injuring a human anywhere in the world. 'In August 2012 a beach in Ceredigion, Wales was closed to bathers due to the presence of a blue shark. They are the great white, tiger and bull and none of these species are found in British waters. July 2022: Footage showed the moment a'12ft foot' shark is spotted off the coast of Wales last month. A SNORKELLER was bitten by a shark while swimming off the coast of Cornwall, it is reported. Read about our approach to external linking. Simon Nellist was swimming next The alleged attack follows a number of sightings reported along the south coast of England this year. A Cornish tour agency that arranges snorkel trips to watch blue sharks confirmed a participant had received first aid after an "incident.". Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Mr Berryman was airlifted from the trawler by the coastguard helicopter to Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. In May 2018, a Porbeagle shark bit a fisherman off the coast of Cornwall as it was being returned to the sea. It is thought one of the animals collided with the boat, capsizing it. ', 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.'. "We immediately enacted our emergency response plan, with first aid being carried out on the person involved. With its stunning beaches, glorious countryside, ancient traditions and fierce sense of identity, it's no wonder millions of people visit the county every year. There has never been single confirmed sighting of a great white off Britain. 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