Feb 13 2009
Jaws Re-visited – Bondi Beach Shark Attack Australia – Sydney Harbour Shark Attack
Jaws Re-visited – Bondi Beach Shark Attack Australia – Sydney Harbour Shark Attack
In stark contrast to the news that has been coming out of Australia recently, concerning the horrendous wild fires that the Country has been suffering from, there has now been 2 reported cases of shark attacks in just 2 days.
This is an unusual occurrance and is probably due to the fact that the waters are unusually warm at the moment.
The first attack happened on Wednesday of this week when a diver, Paul de Gelder was attacked in Sydney Harbour whilst taking part in a naval defence exercise.
Unfortunately, Mr de Gelder had to have his right hand amputated after the shark attack and doctors fear they may have to amputate his right leg also.
This is the first shark attack in the harbour for over 10 years and this may be due to the fact that the waters are very warm and clean at the moment which is drawing the sharks into them.
Mayor Sally Betts of Waverly Council has called for the waters to be checked and she stated that “authorities will make sure the bay is safe before allowing people to get back into the water”.
The commercial ban on fishing also means that there is more food available in the waters which is also enticing the sharks in.
The latest shark attack involved 33 years old surfer, Glenn Orgias of Sydney. He was dragged to the shore by fellow surfers following the attack.
An eye witness when describing the man’s appearance said the surfer’s hand was “hanging by a small piece of skin”.
The victim told one of the men who had helped him “Tell my wife Lisa that I love her’. It was quite traumatic.”
Orgias was rushed to St Vincent’s Hospital where he is in a serious but stable condition following emergency surgery to his wounds.
The beach was quickly closed for a couple of hours following the attack and Surf lifesavers have asked the public to remain calm after the two shark attacks in two days and not be unduly worried.
Bull sharks are suspected to be the culprits though this is not confirmed to date. “Experts say the riskiest times to be in the water are at dawn or dusk, when sharks are feeding”.
Sharks sometimes breech the shark safety nets and get close to shore but the Waverly Mayor says that the public should not fear swimming in the waters. -
The fact that the surfer’s hand was “hanging by a small piece of skin”, that made me let out a rather loud ‘er’; that’s disgusting! Sharks really interest me, and I love seeing pictures of them, but they’re certainly very dangerous!
Two shark attacks in two days, it’s terrible. Maybe they should reconsider the fishing ban! Also; the major saying that the public shouldn’t fear swimming in the water… you certainly wouldn’t catch me swimming in that water when there have been shark attacks!
Another excellent news post from you here, I really liked your title too! A very interesting post, and I can certainly see why you chose to write about it. Brilliant writing from you as always, and as ever; reading this post made me incredibly proud of you. You really are an exceptionally talented writer.
OMG Dats Freaky
Its the peoples fault for swimming in the water in the first place they should be aware of the risks involving going in the water.
It shouldn’t be the sharks fault when your going in there territory