Shark attack?

[jigo]

Heard on the radio of a shark attack in Anilao. report said the Mabini resident was swimming in shallow water in front of an unnamed resort when attacked. victim is fighting for life in Bauan hospital with serious injuries. 50-50. wonder how true this is. can anyone verify? there were a lot of shark sightings in anilao during easter with one group reporting that they were surrounded by 4 sharks in arthur's rock.

 

[Gen San Chris]

Not had any news here about such an incident!

 

[pakman]

I've seen baby blacktip reef sharks around the shore...

 

[jigo]

update:
Bob/BCD checked and apparently it was a big barracuda that attacked the swimmer at vistamar. the incident happened at night time.

 

[chewie]

wow scary. have seen a big 'cuda up close once

 

[Matthew]

Heard this on the radio as well. I hope somebody can verify.

I saw a 4 ft whitetip at batok a few weeks ago (my first in anilao in a long time), while some friends saw a big one in mainit recently.

Mike- baby blacktips were regularly seen in front of the dive solana dining area, near the shore, when we used to frequent the place several years ago, i wonder if they can still be seen there.

 

[Matthew]

update:
Bob/BCD checked and apparently it was a big barracuda that attacked the swimmer at vistamar. the incident happened at night time.

Thanks. I think this is a more plausible explanation.

 

[boljakool]

apparently, the victim was snorkelling. the poor dude must be wearing shiny trunks?

 

[boljakool]

...baby blacktips were regularly seen in front of the dive solana dining area, near the shore, when we used to frequent the place several years ago, i wonder if they can still be seen there.

still there, bro. mostly in the morning.

 

[CODMAN]

Ya don't mess with the Cuda... Especially when they are 5 feet long! Those teeth will cut fish right in two... Imagine if they get hold of your... (fill in with personal preference...).