In a horrific shark attack, a male surfer lost his life in Morro Bay, California. We round out our list of craziest shark videos with footage of what sharks do best: absolutely obliterate their prey. The attack of Shirley Ann Durdin in 1985 is infamously recognised as one of the most gruesome shark attacks in history. In this photowe see a solo scuba diver head out to the middle of the ocean in the Caribbean on the hunt for lion fish, an aquatic pest which is currently overpopulating that area of the ocean. The gruesome deaths occurred off the coast of New Jersey during a heatwave in July 1916. Email us at exclusive@the-sun.co.uk or call 02077824104. But it appears Shannon could be one of the lucky ones, as many have been left with life-altering injuries and some have not survived at all. Unknown, possibly Great White, Blue, or Oceanic White Tip. A great white came out of nowhere during his surfing session. From punching a shark and freeing himself to losing a limb in a harrowing tangle with an apex predator, here are some of the craziest shark attack survival stories! The filmmaker and experts flat out don't know! He was followed by Charles Bruder, 27, who was killed after a shark tore into his abdomen and severed his legs as he swam off the beach. The shark also targeted Watson Stanley, a fisherman who tried to save the child. Doctors were able to save her with careful surgeries. Gates had gone crabbing with 16 year old Arthur Cole at, Cole was reportedly swimming from a boat in the, Ericsson was on a small boat that capsized after accidentally being struck by the sailing vessel, Hines was thought to have been taken by a shark while bathing in, A balloon attempted to land on the coast of, This boy, described as "a good-sized lad", fell off the rigging as his ship came into, Hamilton disappeared while trying to cross the, Roe was swimming with a group of 15 other boys in, Two men decided to desert their ship, the, This man was killed while swimming to shore from a "filibuster" with two other men off the coast of (presumably), Nahalehau was spearfishing not far from shore off, Killed by a 10-foot (3m) long shark while swimming in the Trout River, Panama Park near, A group of Japanese fishermen were fishing for basking sharks off, Emil Uhlbrecht and an unidentified person, Uhlbrecht was swept out to sea while hunting seashells with friends at. The great white tore into his leg, severing part of it, but fortunately granting Hassiem his life. Killed while treading water awaiting rescue after being accidentally thrown overboard in Charleston Harbor, Mrs. Cracton was bathing with another woman in Pensacola, Florida, when a shark bit her and pulled her into deep water. Receive small business resources and advice about entrepreneurial info, home based business, Attacked while swimming in a canal 10 miles (20km) north of, Osborne was in a boat 50 yards offshore in. Watson was heaved out of the water by his crewmates, and though he lived to tell the tale, he lost a leg in the incident. Cape Towns disaster management was alerted of shark sightings hours earlier. It's one of those moments we've all had where we know something is dangerous but we just want to stick around a little longer and see what happens next. Whether it's the faintest scent of blood from a small cut or an inexperienced swimmer flailing like a seal, sharks are on their prey like a pitbull on a poodle. At 14 he was swimming in a harbor off Havana, Cuba. That sharks fifth victim survived. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Luck was on the side of our two diver friends because the shark was too big to get through the opening and eventually lost interest in his potential prey. Kawamura disappeared while swimming between the Ala Moana channel and Kewalo Basin, Oahu, Hawaii. Skinner was 37 and just swimming around. The attack occurred at, Lutteropp, a German tourist, died on August 21, 2013 one week after her right arm was bitten off by a shark while snorkeling 50 to 100 yards off Palauea beach in. The only attack that wasn't an accident was the last one. Within seconds of the massive shark clamping onto her leg, she disappears under the dark blue water. Last year, The Florida Museum reported 129 'shark interactions' worldwide, including 57 unprovoked and 39 provoked attacks, and most are non-fatal. He was attacked and his right leg was ripped off. People ended up blaming National Geographic for the event because of its 2012 hit show Shark Men. Number 10: Bethany Hamilton In 2003, Hamilton was surfing at Tunnels Beach, Hawaii, when a massive apex predator the length of your average SUV wrenched off her arm as it was dangling in the water. This shark appears out of nowhere. It comes at him with the force of a freight train and knocks him out of the way. "All we heard was men being eaten alive. When they arrive, however, things quickly take an ugly turn. The beach is said to be a shark-attack hotspot, as it is open and unprotected by reefs. Hundreds of history documentaries, ad free podcasts and subscriber rewards. This survival defied the odds. We pay for videos too. The second attack brought him more problems. He sustained wounds to his waist, arms, legs and torso. He's native to and currently resides in the northeastern section of the United States where he enjoys sleeping, arguing on the internet and occasionally making things. By sheer luck, thanks to the shark's violent thrashing, Heather reappeared at the surface and at that very same moment her friends were able to grab her and pull her back on board before being killed. What sort of creature could do such a thing? After lots of hard work, the crew took a break and set out to take a swim off the side of the boat. Twice. DRAGGED to the bottom of the sea, limbs torn off and shipwrecks stalked by sharks stories of the ocean predators always send a chill down the spine. This man was killed while swimming roughly 300 yards from shore in. He was surfing in Nahoon Reef, in South Africa, when one of the four-metre sharks took a bite out of his hand, leaving a hole and his wrist bone hanging out. Do you have a story for The Sun news desk? Despite their rarity, many people fear shark attacks after occasional serial attacks, such as the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916, and horror fiction and films such as the Jaws series. The small boat is tethered to a larger research vessel by a thin string. The badly injured youth was rushed to St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. When provoked, the shark goes almost immediately for the string. He was among 6 other surfers when the shark attacked him. 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However, some werent so lucky and the story was only able to be told by bystanders witnessing the entire attack. Valorous Women: Who Were The Rochambelles? Shark experts and marine biologists agree that if you ever encounter a shark, if you can't get out of the water, the next best thing to do is to fight dirty. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. View our online Press Pack. He was surfing in Nahoon Reef, in South Africa, when one of the four-metre sharks took a bite out of his hand, leaving a hole and his wrist bone hanging out. Number 3: Martin RichardsonRichardson was swimming with Red Sea dolphins when a shark decided to join in. He was swimming in neck deep water when he was eaten alive by a dinosaur huge shark. Lady Julia Percy Island was the specific site. noun Lisa Mondy said her face was left like minced meat after a huge great white shark sank its teeth into her while she was wakeboarding. Unfortunately for these two guys in this tank, they may have gotten more than they bargained for. Lloyd Skinner was unfortunate enough to have met one. Both died. There was no chance of the ships survival. The first victim was Charles Vansant who bled to death after sharks stripped the flesh off the 25-year-olds thigh as he went for swim in the early evening. Between the four shark Savino was killed at approximately 1:30p.m. while swimming with a friend, Daniel Hogan, 22, off Atascadero Beach. The data collected is bone chilling. One of those who made it, Edgar Harrell, recalled hearing a blood curdling scream as each a victim was dragged under to their doom. He was swimming with seals and enjoying the sun. This allowed him to get to safety and survive. The beach is said to be a shark-attack hotspot, as it is open and unprotected by reefs. Smith stated that the wind had been from the southeast the day before the attack, a condition that roils the bottom and results in poor visibility. Tragically, by the time rescuers arrived at the scene, all that remained of Shirley was a floating headless torso. The gruesome deaths occurred off the coast of New Jersey during a heatwave in July 1916. However, it does present evidence that the shark was attacked by another, much larger animal that ingested the 3 meter (9 foot) long shark whole. Sharks are calm creatures, and most attacks are by accident. The story starts out simple enough: a video production company specializing in wild animal footage hires a boat to take them out into shark infested waters to collect some b-roll for their YouTube channel. The "horrific" frilled shark was caught off the coast of Victoria Setfia. As they approach, they see the sharks and the boat's drive sets a course right for the action. He died from blood loss. The first attack left him without flesh on the lower calf of his right leg. Also onboard were additional crew members: Meg Cooney, Brad Cavanagh, and, Conger was attacked at 8:30a.m. while free-diving for abalone with a friend, Chris Rehm, 33, in 15 feet (4.6m) of water about 164 yards (150m) from shore near Pigeon Point, between, This victim was presumed to have been killed by a shark in the, Chandler was fishing from the rocky shore at, Kennedy was presumed to have been killed by a shark while swimming out to an anchored sailboat near, This victim's 21-foot (6.4m) powerboat capsized in turbulent water off the coast of, Martin was killed while snorkeling around Shell Island near, Tamara McAllister, 24, Roy Jeffrey Stoddard, 24, McAllister was killed while kayaking off the coast of, This victim was scuba diving with a partner at a depth of 27 feet (8.2m), about 750 feet (230m) from shore near the, Tanaka was scuba diving and spearing parrotfish with his partner, Jake Hernandez, at a depth of 40 feet (12m), about 600 feet (180m) from the shore. 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