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BREAKING NEWS: Diver bitten by shark off Protea Banks, Shelly Beach

He sustained injuries to the nerves and tendons on his right hand.

December 30, 2022
Shona Aylward 1 minute read
Emergency services responded to assist the shark attack victim.

A local diver (26) was bitten by a shark while diving off Protea Banks, near Shelly Beach earlier today.

Rudi Prinsloo of Mi7 Ambulance Service said they waited at the base for the dive charter to beach with the injured diver.

K9 Search and Rescue Port Shepstone together with NSRI Shelly Beach Station 20 were also in attendance at the Sonny Evans Small Craft Harbour in Shelly Beach.

All emergency services on the scene. Photo by MI7 Ambulance Services
All emergency services on the scene. Photo by Mi7 Ambulance Services.

Prinsloo said they immediately treated the man’s right hand.

“The tendons and nerves of the man’s hand were severely severed,” he added.

They then transported him to Hibiscus Hospital.

Ready to assist. Photo by Mi7 Ambulance Services.

It is believed the shark was a black tip shark, which is known to the divers.

“Divers have been diving with this particular shark for the last two or so years,” said Prinsloo.

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December 30, 2022
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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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