Tourist injured in shark attack in Turks and Caicos

Shark attacked tourist as she tried to take its picture in Turks and Caicos, authorities say
A Canadian woman “attempted to engage with the animal from the shallows in an attempt to take photographs,” the territory’s environmental department said.
Tourist badly injured after approaching shark for photo in Turks and Caicos
The 55-year-old tourist attempted to 'engage with the animal from the shallows in an attempt to take photographs,' according to Turks and Caicos authorities.
Tourist pursues shark for photo and it attacks her off Caribbean island, officials say
A tourist visiting the Caribbean had to be flown to a hospital after being attacked while trying to “engage” with a shark, according to investigators. It happened Friday, Feb. 7, off a beach in the Turks and Caicos Islands, 600 miles southeast of Miami, and the woman is expected to survive. Her identity has not been released.
Shark Attack “Cut Off Both Hands” of Tourist in Caribbean
Described as a “nightmare” situation, a 55-year-old Canadian was attacked by a 7-foot bull shark while vacationing in Turks and Caicos.
Canadian woman loses both hands after shark encounter in Turks and Caicos
Al Chevarie said his brother and sister-in-law were in 'only hip deep clear water' when a shark approached them.
‘Nightmare’: Tourist in Turks and Caicos severely injured in shark attack
A tourist to the Turks and Caicos was severely injured by a shark earlier this month, local officials said. The incident occurred on the island of Providenciales on Feb. 7, according to the Turks and Caicos Islands’ Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR).
Tourist Has Both Hands Amputated While Taking Photo With Shark in Turks and Caicos
A Canadian tourist in the Caribbean lost both of her hands when she tried to take a picture with a shark. Authorities believe it was likely a bull shark.
Shark bites woman's hands off after she tried to take a photo of it
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