Canadian Tourist Loses Both Hands in Shark Attack While Taking Photo

The 55-year-old woman was attacked in shallow waters off Turks and Caicos after attempting to engage with the shark, officials report.

The incident occurred on February 7, 2025, near Thompson’s Cove Beach in the Turks and Caicos Islands, just a few meters from the shore.
The victim, identified as Nathalie Ross, reportedly lost one hand at the wrist and the other midway down her forearm, with additional injuries to her thigh.
Authorities estimate the shark to be approximately six feet long, though its species has not been confirmed; witnesses suggest it may have been a bull shark.
The beach was temporarily closed following the attack and reopened after officials determined the shark had moved to deeper waters.
Shark attacks in the Turks and Caicos Islands are rare, with only one reported in 2024, though global incidents have been increasing in some regions.