A Canadian tourist had both hands amputated after being attacked by a shark while snorkeling in Turks and Caicos, reportedly attempting to take a photo with the animal.
The 55-year-old woman was in the shallows off Providenciales on February 7 when she was bitten by a six-foot-long shark, though the species remains unconfirmed.
Her husband and other bystanders rushed to help, managing to pull her from the water before she was transported to a hospital and later airlifted for further treatment.
Authorities warned against engaging with marine life, emphasizing safety guidelines such as avoiding murky waters and never attempting to feed wildlife.
This attack is one of several recent shark incidents in the region, including a separate case in May 2024, where a male snorkeler had his leg amputated after a shark attack at Leeward Reef.
Another shark attack in the Bahamas on the same day left two American tourists injured. While shark attacks in the area are rare, officials are urging caution and awareness among swimmers and snorkelers.
