A 55-year-old Canadian woman suffered severe injuries after trying to take a photo of a shark near a beach in Turks and Caicos. The shark, estimated to be around six feet long, bit off both hands while she was wading in the shallows.
Consular officials from Global Affairs Canada are making contact with local authorities to gather information and offer assistance. Due to privacy concerns, no further details about the incident will be disclosed.
Witnesses claim that the woman’s husband fought off the shark, which continued to circle and try to bite her again. The shark involved in the incident has not been identified, but sharks are commonly found in tropical waters, including popular tourist destinations like the Turks and Caicos Islands.
It’s worth noting that shark attacks in the area are rare, with only four reported incidents between 2021 and 2025. However, the department of environment and coastal resources advises caution and discourages feeding marine wildlife to minimize the risk of encounters.
Source: https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/shark-bites-off-canadian-womans-hands-when-she-tries-to-take-a-photo