The woman was rescued by the coastguard and left in the care of paramedics. HM Coastguard has confirmed that it is believed the injury was caused by a suspected shark bite. Sign up for our Truro newsletter and you'll never miss a big story again. ", "First aid (was) carried out on the person involved.". Reaching lengths of up to 38ft, basking sharks are the largest fish in British waters and typically seen in the spring and summer. Discover Cornwall will help you find out about the county regardless of whether you're a local or a visitor. "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. 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. Blue sharks are fearsome predators which return to the UK coastline seasonally to feed on the abundant stocks of mackerel and other fish in British waters. Please enter valid email address to continue. 'The coastguard was notified just before 12.30pm on Thursday (July 28). As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Oban Jones was bobbing about in a small vessel a mile off the coast of Cornwallwhen he spotted a dorsal fin in the water. 1894 shipwreck found in Lake Huron, confirming "powerful, tragic story", Bipartisan Senate group unveils rail safety bill in response to Ohio derailment, What to know about Shigella bacteria as drug-resistant strain spreads, We leave you this Sunday swimming among blue sharks off the coast of Rhode Island. 'Sharks don't eat people off Cornwall and we certainly don't get Great Whites in our waters. She suffered a leg injury and was treated by medics at the scene at around 12.30pm. ", READ MORE: Swimmer bitten by shark off Cornwall says it was 'very scary', The marine biologist went on to explain that attacks are rare because, as happened in this incident, blue sharks have to be attracted to people using bait: "You have to go a long way off shore and you have to create a very long oil slick of sardine blood and juice, and eventually the sharks will follow that to you. The company, Blue Shark Snorkel Trips, said: "We want to make everyone aware that we have had an incident. A snorkeller was left 'screaming for help' after being bitten by a shark off Cornwall in the first attack of its kind in 175 years - in what the victim branded a 'very scary incident' at sea. A woman was bitten in a suspected shark attack off the coast of Cornwall Credit: Alamy. The last recorded unprovoked 'attack' was at Felixstowe when a windsurfer's board was bitten by a shark in 2016. They're fantastic animals. Captain Brown, his 10-year-old son and another unnamed family friend all drowned. 'These sort of trips have to be handled both sensitively for the shark and also safely for those who are taking part. 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HM Coastguard said in a statement: HM Coastguard sent Penzance Coastguard Rescue Team to meet a snorkeller who suffered a suspected shark bite. A snorkeler off the coast of southern England has suffered a suspected shark bite, officials said on Tuesday, in what appears to be an extremely rare incident. But just how dangerous are sharks off our beautiful beaches and which sharks call Cornwall home? 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. A light swell was rolling in from the Atlantic. A spokesperson said: "HM Coastguard sentPenzanceCoastguard Rescue Team to meet a snorkeler who suffered a suspected shark bite. Blue Shark Snorkel Trips, based in Penzance, wrote on Facebook, "We have had an incident. Shark attacks are 'extremely rare and can be easily misunderstood'. 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. 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. The shark swam off and Oban got back to shore safely. The "extremely rare" incident is believed to have involved a blue shark off the coast of Cornwall. "As we know, these things can happen when we interact with wild animals in their own environment. It is thought the latest incident happened when the shark was already dead, having been reeled in by the trawler about 120 miles off Lands End. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The tour group said it was investigating how last week's attack could have happened. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The snorkeller received first aid and, following advice from HM Coastguard, was given further treatment ashore from ambulance crews following the incident last Thursday. Daring Stephen Perkins, 52, had just hauled the fish into his boat for a commemorative photograph when it sunk its teeth into his forearm. Local media reported the snorkeler was a woman. The woman - who has not been identified - was in Penzance, Cornwall, with Blue Shark Snorkel Trips when the accident happened on Thursday. The Sun Online has approached experts The Shark Trust UK for comment. April 2021: Last year, a monster porbeagle shark weighing 22 stone and measuring eight-foot long was reeled in off the Devon coast. Daring Stephen Perkins (pictured), 52, had just hauled a blue shark into his boat for a commemorative photograph when it sunk its teeth into his forearm in September 2008 - leading him to need reconstructive surgery. The shark was caught on camera by Tristan Campion, over the pier wall, swimming effortlessly through the crystal-clear water. 'The blood in the water would have stimulated the sharks senses and they would approach initially looking for dinner. The shark began to circle my SIB slowly showing signs of curiosity. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. The coastguard was notified just before 12.30pm on Thursday (July 28). A snorkeler has been rescued by the coastguard after being bitten by a shark off the coast of Cornwall. After reflecting on the amazing experience, he said: It was a perfect day to be at sea even in a small boat such as mine. I continued to spectate at the marvel of the animal's curiosity before it swam away into the deep blue leaving me feeling rather lucky.. Elsewhere around the world there are about 70 reported shark attacks on people each year, although few are fatal. Email [email protected] or call 020 7782 4100. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Something went wrong, please try again later. Prefers temperatures of 12-20C but can tolerate 830C. Cornwall is unique - there's no place like it on the planet. 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. Experts said it was the first incident involving a surfer in British waters, and one of only a handful of attacks in the past 100 years. Adult males can reach lengths of almost 3 metres (10 feet), while females can grow even larger, growing an extra foot in length. Blue sharks visit the UK during the summer from the Caribbean and are known to mainly feed on small fish and squid. ", He said: "They're such beautiful animals. A blue shark attack is not going to happen to an ordinary person enjoying the coast, an expert from the Cornwall Wildlife Trust has said. 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They're inquisitive, they're not at all aggressive, they're beautiful, amazing animals. In June last year, children cried out theres a shark! as a 6ft creature made its way casually past the seaward side of Smeaton's Pier in St Ives. Shark expert Richard Peirce toldMailOnline: 'It was most likely an exploratory bite, sharks obviously do not have hands or feet, they have mouths. They are also the most heavily fished shark on the planet and are eaten for their meat across the world. 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