A bull shark brutally attacked a British tourist named Peter Smith, 64, while he was on vacation in the Caribbean.
Smith was taken to the hospital in a severe condition. Near the Starfish Hotel in Courland Bay, Tobago, Smith was attacked by Turtle Beach, resulting in a severe leg injury, puncture wounds to the belly, and the loss of fingers from his left hand. Smith is now alert and able to converse with his medical staff, even though his leg is in danger and he is in critical care.
The 10-foot-long and 2-foot-wide bull shark has the Tobagonian government on high alert, so much so that seven beaches have been blocked. Tourists attempted to fend off the shark, which took them all by surprise, according to a water sports manager who saw the assault from 10 yards out from the coast. According to doctors, extensive treatment was required to treat Peter’s significant wounds to his leg. Witnesses stated he also had lacerations to his stomach.
According to Farley Augustine, the chief secretary in Tobago, the man was claimed to have been traveling with his wife and friends, with plans to return home later that day.
He said that during this trying time, the local government collaborated with the British High Commission to ensure the families received all they needed. First and foremost, he added, medical personnel must stabilize the situation and do their best to save lives and limbs.
After receiving strong condemnation from ecologists, the $10,000 (£8,010) bounty offered to anyone who could capture the shark was subsequently withdrawn.
As an additional safety measure, authorities have halted scuba diving and reef excursions.
Nearshore shark attacks are often caused by bull sharks, among the most violent shark species. Along with great white and tiger sharks, these are the three most dangerous shark species when attacking people.
