Canadian Tourist Loses Both Hands in Rare Shark Attack in Turks and Caicos

The 55-year-old woman was reportedly attempting to photograph the shark in shallow water when the attack occurred, leading to life-altering injuries.

The incident occurred on February 7, 2025, in waist-deep water off Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, involving a shark believed to be a bull shark approximately 6 to 7 feet in length.
The victim, Nathalie Ross, was first bitten on the thigh before the shark returned, severing both her hands as she tried to protect herself.
Her husband, a Canadian Armed Forces veteran, intervened by wrestling the shark and helping her to shore, where bystanders provided first aid before she was flown to Canada for further treatment.
Local officials stated that the woman had been attempting to engage with the shark to take photographs, though her family has not confirmed this claim.
Shark attacks are rare in the Turks and Caicos Islands, with only a handful reported in recent years, and authorities have urged the public to avoid interacting with marine wildlife.