Canadian woman’s both hands were bitten off in the Caribbeans as she attempted to take a picture with a shark, according to a report in The Telegraph. The 55-year-old woman had only strayed a few yards into the waters when the apex predator struck off Thompson Cove Beach in the Turks and Caicos Islands and managed to inflict serious injuries.
The woman reportedly had one of her hands amputated at the wrist and the other mid-way down her forearm. She was brought ashore and rushed to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre for treatment, and is now said to be receiving medical care back in Canada.
The shark was estimated to be approximately 6ft in length. However, the species is yet to be confirmed. It has been determined that the tourist had attempted to engage with the animal from the shallows in an attempt to take photographs,” the authorities said.
Despite no confirmation, witnesses suggest that it was a bull shark that attacked the woman. The dangerous predator had been circling around in the area for approximately 40 minutes before making the move.