A SNORKELLER was bitten by a shark while swimming off the coast of Cornwall, it is reported. The image of what looks like a large fin was taken by Jacquie Williams at around 11am on Sunday in Gunwalloe, near Porthleven - pictured around 30 metres from the coast. "We immediately enacted our emergency response plan, with first aid being carried out on the person involved. He had a rare gift of instantly being able to connect with others, gaining their trust and respect.". A woman was bitten in a suspected shark attack off the coast of Cornwall Credit: Alamy. Matt Slater, a Marine Officer at the Cornwall Wildlife Trust, said a blue shark attack is not going to happen to an ordinary person surfing, swimming, or diving around the coast, Sign up for our Daily Newsletter for the latest local news straight to your inbox. It takes snorkelers to swim with blue sharks 10 to 20 miles offshore, according to its website. Blue shark attacks on humans are "extremely rare", with 25 recorded worldwide, according to British Sea Fishing. It warns that blue sharks are "apex predators" with no natural predators and participants "swim with them knowing there is a risk.". The person injured was not named, but the company quoted them as saying it was a "very scary incident." In the clip, he says: Well, I dont know what to say right now, but that right there is a big shark and Im in a very, very small boat. They are very inquisitive creatures. 2022 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Wow, Porbeagle shark, north coast of Cornwall, thats amazing. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Speaking to BBC Radio Cornwall earlier today (August 3), Marine officer Matt Slater said the attack was unusual as people are highly unlikely to "encounter a blue shark just by accident around the Cornish coast". ", Mr Slater said he went on a trip off Penzance to look for blue sharks last summer, admitting that it was a pinch-me moment "to see them in Cornish waters. 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. "Following advice and assessment from the coastguard, the person walked off the boat and received further treatment ashore. At the time, Mr Venn told The Brighton Argus: "I went down to the beach to feed the birds when I saw something come up just behind the waves. A blue shark previously pictured in the Cornish waters. The young angler, from Penzance, suffered leg injuries when a porbeagle shark was brought on deck in the trawler's nets and the crew was attempting to release it back into the water. A swimmer has been bitten by a shark while snorkelling off the coast of Cornwall. They have metallic blue backs which blend in with the sea, while a white underside looks similar to the light coming in at the surface. They joined one of their comrades in a small boat to scare away the predator by pelting it with boxes of TNT. At the time, Mr Venn told The Brighton Argus: "I went down to the beach to feed the birds when I saw something come up just behind the waves. She said: 'I don't for a second want this freak event to tarnish the reputation of an already persecuted species.'. Mr Venn then sent his snaps to experienced shark fisherman Graeme Pullen, 70, who claimed it was "obviously a shark". The person involved, whose name has not been disclosed, was reportedly bitten on the leg by a blue shark during an excursion near Penzance. The shark was caught on camera by Tristan Campion, over the pier wall, swimming effortlessly through the crystal-clear water. They said: "I just wanted to say that, despite how the trip ended, it was amazing to seed such majestic creatures in the wild and I don't for a second want this freak event to tarnish the reputation of an already persecuted species. They mainly eat fish and squid, but will chow down on lobster, shrimp and sea birds. Working for Imerys at the lunar landscape of Littlejohns pit near Nanpean, we went to meet some of the women behind the wheel of the huge dump trucks. Mr Berryman, 21, was part of a six-strong team on the trawler Govenek of Ladram, which had left Newlyn on Saturday (May 12). The person involved, whose name has not been disclosed, was reportedly Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. A spokesperson said: "HM Coastguard sentPenzanceCoastguard Rescue Team to meet a snorkeler who suffered a suspected shark bite. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. The British Sea Fishing website said: 'Blue shark attacks on humans are extremely rare but have been recorded. Adult males can reach lengths of almost 3 metres (10 feet), while females can grow even larger, growing an extra foot in length. Experts believe it was a crocodile shark, which normally lives in the tropics, such as Brazil or the north coast of Australia. The tour group said it was investigating how last week's attack could have happened. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Instead they have become a popular tourist attraction with sightseeing trips. The Sun Online has approached experts The Shark Trust UK for comment. The Sun Online has approached experts The Shark Trust UK for comment. Read about our approach to external linking. "Simon was a gentle, kind and wonderful human being. Miss Walker, who wants to 'help people overcome their fear of sharks', added: 'These occurrences can be blown out of control without a clear understanding and scientific back-up. A blue shark is pictured in this undated file photo. Oban Jones was bobbing about in a small vessel a mile off the coast of Cornwallwhen he spotted a dorsal fin in the water. Agence France-Presse contributed to this report. 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View our online Press Pack. Mr Pullen, who has been catching sharks for 45-years even suggested the fin could belong to a "small, immature great white" that came close to the shore to feed on seals and bass. Blue Shark Snorkel Trips, the company that organised the tour, said such incidents were extremely rare and they were in continued talks with shark experts as to what had happened. There has never been single confirmed sighting of a great white off Britain. I was experiencing a mixture of excitement and adrenaline. 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. The predators are one of the widest ranging species, feeding in waters from Norway to Soutch Africa and despite their fearsome appearance, these sharks are under threat. ", Man re-arrested on suspicion of murdering woman who disappeared in 2012, 'Unexplained' death of newborn baby in Wiltshire leads to police investigation. A snorkeler has been rescued by the coastguard after being bitten by a shark off the coast of Cornwall. "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. A spokesman for Visit Cornwall told the Telegraph there was no reason for tourists to be concerned, adding: 'You don't have to worry as long as you swim on a lifeguarded beach. 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. The swimmer suffered a leg injury and was left in the care of paramedics. 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. HM Coastguard has confirmed that it is believed the injury was caused by a suspected shark bite. Blood was pouring down my leg and the pain was so intense. 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In August 2012 a beach in Ceredigion, Wales, was closed to bathers due to the presence of a blue shark. At first I was a little cautious of such a large toothy creature being so close to my small inflatable boat but I reminded myself that the Porbeagle shark feeds exclusively on fish and poses no harm to humans. Some species are common in British waters year-round, such as small-spotted sharks, catshark, porbeagle and basking sharks. Meanwhile, photos believedto be of a great whiteshark were captured by James Venn, 42, while he stood on the beach near Goring, West Sussex, on February 4. The beach you WON'T be able to go to this summer: Why a Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. His family released a tribute calling him a "wonderful human being" and "very talented photographer". Local media suggests she had been out on a blue shark sightseeing trip at the time. Sign up for our Truro newsletter and you'll never miss a big story again. 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There has not been an unprovoked shark attack in British waters since records began. 'The coastguard was notified just before 12.30pm on Thursday (July 28). July 2022: Footage showed the moment a'12ft foot' shark is spotted off the coast of Wales last month. Thank you to the trip team for getting me back to shore quickly and carefully and making me feel as safe as I possibly could. The family of a British man killed by a shark in Australia have paid tribute to him, saying he had a "rare gift" in connecting with people. The alleged attack follows a number of sightings reported along the south coast of England this year. The claims were later rubbished by harbour experts who said the 'fin' was a boat part which had come loose. 'Following advice and assessment from the coastguard, the person walked off the boat and received further treatment ashore. They are the most migratory shark on earth, travelling over 9,000km (5,700 miles) each year, according to Shark Trust UK. "As we know, these things can happen when we interact with wild animals in their own environment. HM Coastguard has since confirmed that a rescue team was dispatched to offer assistance after the suspected shark attack. "HM Coastguard sent Penzance Coastguard Rescue Team to meet a snorkeler who suffered a suspected shark bite," a statement from a spokesperson from the Maritime Coastguard Agency said. He said the shark was released shortly after it came to the surface, using barbless hooks which pull away, and swam away. ", He continued: "Obviously in the headlines it's, 'shark attack in Cornwall', but actually it's not going to happen to an ordinary person surfing, swimming, or diving around our coast - it's really nothing for people to be afraid of. They have metallic blue backs which blend in with the sea, while a white underside looks similar to the light coming in at the surface. There's no need to close the beaches at this stage. 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