A snorkeler is reported to have been bitten by a shark off the UK coastline last week. The swimmer suffered a leg injury and had to be rescued by coastguard officers near Penzance, Cornwall, shortly after noon on July 28.
The injury was confirmed by HM Coastguard who believe the incident to be a suspected shark bite.
A spokesperson said: “HM Coastguard sent Penzance Coastguard Rescue Team to meet a snorkeler who suffered a suspected shark bite. The coastguard was notified just before 12.30pm on Thursday, July 28. It is believed the swimmer suffered a leg injury. The coastguard team met the casualty at Penzance Harbour to assist with passing them into the care of the ambulance service.”
