ocean dangers

Shark Attack Off Coast Leaves Spearfisher Injured

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A shark attack off the Charleston coast on Thursday evening left a 65-year-old man injured, as reported by the Coast Guard Sector Charleston. The incident took place approximately 20 miles offshore, while the man was spearfishing from a 28-foot boat. The quick thinking and actions of a fellow passenger on the boat were instrumental in saving the man’s life. The passenger swiftly applied a tourniquet to halt the bleeding until the Coast Guard arrived at …

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Woman Fatally Attacked by Shark while Swimming with 5-Year-Old Daughter

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A 26-year-old woman tragically lost her life in a shark attack while swimming with her young daughter off the coast of Melaque, local authorities reported. The incident took place on Saturday as the mother was attempting to help her 5-year-old daughter onto a floating play platform approximately 75 feet from the shore. The shark attack resulted in a severe injury to the woman’s leg, which was ultimately severed. Despite immediate efforts to save her life, …

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