German Tourist Dies After Shark Attack in Canary Islands

A 30-year-old German tourist died following a shark attack near the Canary Islands on Monday, where she lost a leg while swimming beside a British-flagged catamaran. Despite being medevaced by helicopter to a hospital in Gran Canaria, she suffered a cardiac arrest during the flight and was pronounced dead upon arrival. The attack occurred approximately 320 miles south of Gran Canaria, an area noted for its infrequent shark encounters, with only six confirmed incidents in Spain's history according to the International Shark Attack File. Authorities launched an investigation into the incident, which involved coordination between Spanish Maritime Rescue and the Moroccan coastguard. This tragic event follows a series of recent shark-related fatalities worldwide, underscoring the ongoing risks associated with ocean activities.