A heartbreaking shark attack near the Canary Islands has resulted in the death of a German woman, who was said to be sailing at the time of the incident.
Authorities reported that the 30-year-old woman was a member of a catamaran crew sailing to the south of the Canary Islands, close to Morocco, when the unimaginable transpired. A shark struck the catamaran, and amidst the confusion, she was dragged into the ocean, sustaining severe injuries, including the loss of a leg.
Despite prompt emergency response efforts, the woman tragically died on a rescue helicopter before she could reach shore for additional medical attention.
Most Popular on Euro Weekly News
Shark Incidents in Spain and Europe
Shark incidents in this area are uncommon, with this being the first fatal case reported in recent years. Nonetheless, there has been an uptick in shark sightings in Spain. Last year, a swimmer was bitten by a shark in Spain, but he fortunately survived the encounter.
Although interactions between sharks and humans can occur, especially in warm, tropical waters, fatal shark attacks in Europe are rare. Nonetheless, experts have cautioned that rising sea temperatures due to global warming may be changing marine life behaviors, potentially heightening the chance of such incidents.
Tags: Shark incidents, sharks in Spain