Shark attacked tourist

Shark attacked tourist as she tried to take its picture in Turks and Caicos, authorities say
A Canadian woman “attempted to engage with the animal from the shallows in an attempt to take photographs,” the territory’s environmental department said.
Woman loses both hands after 'trying to take picture of shark' in horror attack
The woman, 55, was enjoying a trip to Turks and Caicos last Friday morning when the horrific incident took place just a few yards from the shore.
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A Canadian woman lost both hands in a shark attack while snorkeling in Turks and Caicos. Authorities closed beaches and issued safety warnings as similar attacks occurred in recent years.
Shark attacks tourist off Caribbean island when she pursues it for photo, cops say
It has been determined that the tourist had attempted to engage with the animal from the shallows in an attempt to take photographs,” a news release states.
Canadian tourist loses hands after shark attack in the Caribbean
Island officials said the victim had attempted to engage with the shark from the shallows to take photographs when the attack occurred.
Shark bites tourist who was trying to take photo with it on Caribbean beach
The woman was flown off the island to receive medical care, according to the Turks and Caicos government. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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