Canadian woman injured in reported Cancun shark attack

The Vancouver Sun is reporting that a 38-year-old Canadian tourist suffered injuries to her left leg and arm yesterday as the result of shark attack. According to Dr. Italo Sampablo Lauro, the medical director of a private Cancun hospital where the victim is being treated, the injuries were “not life-threatening,” and she expected to “recover.” However, an AFP release reports that the victim lost an arm and was left in “grave” condition. The AFP cited a Yucatan newspaper article.

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About George Probst

George T Probst is an award-winning American photographer best known for his underwater great white shark photography. In addition to his work underwater, Probst travels to schools, businesses, and communities for public speaking events to discuss the importance of sharks and ocean conservation.

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