Tobago shark attack: British man injured 10 metres from shore - BBC News

The 64-year-old was 10 metres off the shore when he was attacked by a bull shark, a local official says.

9 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The man was attacked just a few metres from the shore (file picture)By Jeremy CulleyBBC NewsA British man has been seriously injured after being attacked by a shark on the Caribbean island of Tobago.

The 64-year-old is receiving critical care after serious injuries to his left arm, left leg and stomach, according to a local official.

He said the man had been attacked 10 metres off the shore in Courland Bay, on the island's north coast, at 09:15 (14:15 BST) on Friday.

The Foreign Office said it was supporting the victim's family.

The incident involved a bull shark estimated to be eight to 10 ft (2.4m to 3m) long and 2ft (60cm) wide, according to a statement by the Tobago House of Assembly.

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