Quebec diving company details how diver was bitten by great white shark
A diver who was bitten by a shark earlier this week in Quebec is still in hospital but in stable condition, according to his colleague at the local diving centre.
A Quebec diving company has revealed the details of an incident where a diver was bitten by a great white shark on Wednesday off Percé, located on the eastern tip of the Gaspé Peninsula. The injured diver, a divemaster in training, remains in stable condition at the hospital with multiple lacerations. Jean-François Vézina, vice-chair of Plongée Percé’s board of directors, informed the diver's colleague about the incident.
This marks the first time such an event has occurred in Percé, despite previous sightings of sharks in the area. The incident occurred during a routine 10-meter diving session with six divers divided into two teams. The attack took place during a three-minute safety stop at five meters, following a 33-minute dive. The instructor and the student were holding the safety stop line when the shark was observed, swimming away shortly after.
The injured diver was conscious and removed his equipment, receiving immediate first aid. The Coast Guard coordinated his return, while the other three divers remained unaware of the incident during their dive. All diving activities at Plongée Percé have been suspended for the rest of the season following the attack, with the company expressing concern for the victim.
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