Divers Head Ripped Off By Angry Great White Shark

A 19-foot-long great white shark decapitated a diver in Mexico.

In Tobari Bay, Manuel Lopez was diving to collect mollusks when he was attacked and killed by a shark on January 5, 2023.

According to Jose Bernal, speaking for the fisherman, the animal attacked him while he was diving, ripping off his head and biting both shoulders.

Jose Bernal said most divers hadn’t been in the water for days due to shark warnings in the area.

Despite the shortage of seafood, Lopez decided to go ahead and capitalize on increased demand.

Ax tripe, a scallop-like mollusk that can be collected at depths of up to 59 feet, makes sounds and moves that can attract sharks, according to Tracking Sharks.

There have been several incidents where anglers have inadvertently caught sea lions in their fishing nets. White sharks often approach anglers as they pull in their nets when they have a sea lion. Once the sea lions are released, the sharks will patrol and then feed or hunt the pinnipeds, leaving the nets and boat alone.

The presence of sharks has meant thousands of fishermen have been staying onshore, and the government offers them a stipend of 7,200 pesos ($384) a year to supplement their income. This amount, however, is often insufficient when the sea does not generate income, according to the outlet.

According to Tracking Sharks, some local biologists advise divers not to wear black wetsuits, since they can be mistaken for seals, and recommend painting white stripes on the suits to resemble poisonous coral snakes. Biologists recommend wearing a second scuba mask should be worn on the back of the head. Sharks are ambush predators, so if they believe intended prey is watching them, they may be less likely to strike.

Additionally, some fishing organizations have called on the government to purchase devices that deter sharks, such as shark shields or devices that emit electrical impulses.

There were 41 confirmed shark attacks in the U.S. in 2022, 6 less than the 47 total in 2021. That represents 72% of all shark attacks worldwide. The U.S. Still remains in the lead for shark attacks.

In 2023, there have been 7 shark attack bites 3 fatal, 1 provoked. Millions of people use the ocean every year, but very few encounter sharks. How ever there are the unfortunate occasions where a diver, swimmer or surfer encounter them, and it turns into their worst nightmare.

Sources: YouTube, Trackingsharks, Breitbart