54 year old Autralian Michael Geraghty was attacked by a shark while surfing at Umm Suqeim Beach in Dubai. The shark bit his foot knocking him off of his board. The time of day wasn’t specified other than “evening.” He was treated at Rashid Hospital. The type of shark was unknown and shark attacks in the Arabian Gulf are extremely rare.
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Dr. Pat Lockie was bitten by a shark on January 23rd, 2010 at Thirteenth Beach in Australia. He was surfing about 100 meters from shore when he felt something nudge his leg. He reached for his leg and ended up with his hand in the mouth of what he believed to be a tiger shark. The bite occurred at about 7:30 AM. Dr. Lockie shouted for help. Nearby surfers urged him to get back on his board and assisted him in doing so. He then paddled back to shore and sought medical attention.
He was treated at Geelong’s St John of God Hospital – where he is the medical director.
His age was not published in the articles I found.
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Mr. Skinner, a tourist, was about neck deep in the water when he was first attacked. Witnesses say the shark came back three times before pulling him under the water. The shark responsible is believed to be a great white. No remains of Mr. Skinner were found after two days of searching.
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9 year old Reenie Morrissey was bitten by a white tip reef shark while snorkeling with friends and family. The 1 meter long shark circled her first and then bit her knee twice. She suffered cuts and will be fine.
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32 year old Dreyser Chirino was bitten by a 12-14 foot bull shark while spear fishing for barracuda on January 6th 2010. He was in 30 foot cold and murky water when the bull shark bit into the barracuda he had speared as well as his arm. The attack happened around 10 AM off of Matheson Hammock Park, Miami, FL. Mr. Chirino is expected to be fine after surgery and plans to return to the water as soon as possible.
20 year old Simon Bruce was bitten by a shark on December 26th 2009 at about 8:30 AM. The bite occurred at Port Alfred while he was walking into the sea. He reported the water as being a little murky. The type of shark is not known.
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