Surfer suffers “severe stomach and leg injuries” after being attacked by a shark in Monterey Bay, California
- The victim was rushed to Natividad Medical Center at 11 a.m.
- The attack took place at Lovers Point Beach, 23 miles from the nearest hospital
- It is unknown if the victim was doing water activity or if he was just swimming in the area
- As a result of the attack, all beaches in the Monterey Bay area have been closed
- As of June 22, there have been 10 shark attack bites in the U.S. this year
By Alastair Talbot for Dailymail.Com
Posted: 22:12, 22 June 2022 | Updated: 22:27, June 22, 2022
A surfer was on the wrong end of a shark attack in California, and suffered “severe stomach and leg injuries” Wednesday morning.
The man, who has not yet been identified, was bitten at Lovers Point Beach in Monterrey Bay, California, an hour and a half’s drive south of San Francisco.
He was immediately rushed to Natividad Medical Center, the closest hospital to the beach even though it is 23 miles off the coast. The attack took place around 11am
It is not yet clear if the man was attacked while doing any type of aquatic activity or if the shark attacked while swimming.
Jenny McAdams, a member of the Pacific Grove City Council, shared a statement on Facebook: “The status of the navigator is unknown at this time. After the attack, the shark was seen in the area again.”
‘The beach has been closed, with the order to get out of the water. I will share the updates as they become available, “he added.
A shark attack took place at Lovers Point Beach in Monterrey Bay, California, and the victim was rushed to hospital after suffering serious injuries to his stomach and leg.
Lovers Point Beach (pictured) will remain closed for the next 48 hours as the investigation into the attack continues.
Beaches in the area will remain closed for the next 48 hours, the Monterey Herald reports.
Rhonda Navarrol, who witnessed the attack, told CBS affiliate KION-TV that the shark was visible from the water, but could not recognize what type it was.
A press release will be issued later today as more updates are expected.
As of June 22, there have been 10 shark attack bites in the U.S. this year, according to Tracking Sharks.
Almost all of them took place in Florida, except one, which took place in California.
None of them were considered to have been caused and no deaths have been reported in relation to the number of shark attacks this year.
If a person encounters a shark in the water, they are advised to stay still and not to swim away.
If the shark starts an attack, it is advisable to punch it as hard as possible in the nose due to its sensitivity. In most cases, it will drive the shark away.
If the shark is circling around someone without any immediate threat, it is recommended that you stand still and watch until it is away swimming.