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Fatal shark attack Cape Cod Sept.15,2018
Cape Codder ^
| 9/15/2018
| Staff
Posted on 09/15/2018 3:16:51 PM PDT by Capt. Tom
WELLFLEET -- An unidentified man died Saturday after being bitten by a shark some 300 yards south of Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet, town police confirmed. His name was being withheld until notification of next of kin; the Boston Globe identified him as a 26-year-old from Revere, and attributed that information to state police. The attack happened at about 12:30 p.m. Newcomb Hollow is a town-managed beach on property owned by Cape Cod National Seashore. Around noontime [Saturday] a male swimmer at Newcomb Hollow Beach was bitten by what is believed to be a shark. The male victim [in his] mid 20s was pulled from the water, [and rescuers] provided emergency first aid to include CPR. The male victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital by the Wellfleet Fire Department, where he passed from the injuries, the Seashore said in a statement. A sign at Newcomb Hollow warns swimmers of the presence of sharks; this is the case at almost all back shore beaches.
It was the second shark attack on a swimmer off Cape waters this season: on Aug. 15 a New York man was bitten in the waters off Long Nook Beach in Truro. He survived but was seriously injured. State biologist and shark researcher Greg Skomal determined that the Truro shark was a great white, based on the victims bite marks. It isnt known yet whether the Newcomb Hollow shark was a great white. The last fatal shark attack in the Commonwealth happened in 1936. The Cape Codder will have full coverage and local reaction in an upcoming report.
TOPICS: Local News; Miscellaneous; Outdoors
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This is not surprising with the number of White sharks here in Mass , and the number of people in the water.
For some background see my website newenglandsharks.com for some background on sharks in this area. I will be out for an hour or so to see if I can get more info. - Tom
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posted on
09/15/2018 3:16:51 PM PDT
by
Capt. Tom
To: Capt. Tom
How very sad.
Prayers up, for this VERY young man’s family.
RIP.
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posted on
09/15/2018 3:18:40 PM PDT
by
Jane Long
(Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
To: Capt. Tom
There was a non-fatal in Truro just a week or so ago.
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posted on
09/15/2018 3:24:55 PM PDT
by
Paine in the Neck
( Socialism consumes EVERYTHING!)
To: Capt. Tom
Its not the sharks fault, its the owners. people shouldn't swim around sharks without the sharks owners being around. Sharks are some of the most loyal gentlest creatures around, jelly fish bite more people than sharks. The only reason these shark attacks are reported is because they are the most popular breed of sea-life. If tunas were more popular there would be more tuna bites... You snowflakes just need to stay out of the water /s
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posted on
09/15/2018 3:32:14 PM PDT
by
Ikeon
(I'd rather be hated for who I really am, than loved for something I'm not. K. Cobain)
To: Paine in the Neck
Yes as indicated in the report, but thanks for the follow up
To: Capt. Tom
Jimmy Carter made sea mammals untouchable by law. They overbred and attract their #1 predator. The great white.
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posted on
09/15/2018 3:34:13 PM PDT
by
Vaquero
(Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.)
To: Ikeon
I see what you’re doing there...
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posted on
09/15/2018 3:34:13 PM PDT
by
Night Hides Not
(Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It!)
To: Bell Bouy II
Don’t mind me. Just drive-by posting.
I did see that the original article mentioned the Truro attack, but after I hit the post button.
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posted on
09/15/2018 3:35:42 PM PDT
by
Paine in the Neck
( Socialism consumes EVERYTHING!)
To: Ikeon
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posted on
09/15/2018 3:37:04 PM PDT
by
babble-on
To: Capt. Tom
We’re going to need a bigger boat.
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posted on
09/15/2018 3:42:20 PM PDT
by
VTenigma
(The Democrat party is the party of the mathematically challenged)
To: babble-on
I hate those Chicken of the Sea ankle biters,iritating
To: babble-on
Youre gonna need a bigger boat🦈
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posted on
09/15/2018 3:43:53 PM PDT
by
9422WMR
To: babble-on; Ikeon
Yabut...
Think...
A guy is dead. At least say a prayer for his family before you make jokes.
I’m sure there’s a mother, father, brother ,sister and or girlfriend or wife in serious distress right now.
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posted on
09/15/2018 3:44:24 PM PDT
by
Alas Babylon!
(Vote GOP this November. Take two friends to vote with you!)
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posted on
09/15/2018 3:47:08 PM PDT
by
Faith65
(Isaiah 40:31)
To: Capt. Tom
Swim in a shark’s kitchen, expect to be dinner.
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posted on
09/15/2018 4:05:27 PM PDT
by
bgill
(CDC site, "We don't know how people are infected with Ebola.")
To: Alas Babylon!
Yes a man is dead. BY HIS OWN STUPIDITY, He was swimming 300 yards off shore IN THE OCEAN. He is not an apex predator at that point, he is bait. I put him in the category of experimental aircraft flyer's and those people who do stunts 100’s of feet off the ground. You play stupid games you win stupid prizes. Reminds of the Dan Aykroid skit of the guy who tried to kiss a bear... Ya see, i put a marshmallow in my mouth to entice the bear. I do feel for the family but the point is, he brought this upon himself and caused his family this grief. ..
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posted on
09/15/2018 4:10:25 PM PDT
by
Ikeon
(I'd rather be hated for who I really am, than loved for something I'm not. K. Cobain)
To: Capt. Tom
Here lies the body of Mary Lee; died at the age of a hundred and three. For fifteen years she kept her viginity; not a bad record for this vicinity
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posted on
09/15/2018 4:19:26 PM PDT
by
Vaquero
(Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.)
To: Ikeon
Right up there with the moron who got eaten by the bear in Alaska that he was trying to commune with.
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posted on
09/15/2018 4:23:36 PM PDT
by
Newtoidaho
(All I ask of living is to have no chains on me.)
To: Ikeon
Re: swimming 300 yards off shore IN THE OCEAN.
That was my first take, but the article actually says “300 yards south” of a specific beach.
It sounds like he may have been swimming in an unguarded area, possibly alone, which is also a dangerous invitation to become lunch for some sea critter.
To: Ikeon
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posted on
09/15/2018 4:33:06 PM PDT
by
nicollo
(I said no!)
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