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Diver Missing After Rare Shark Attack Off Israel’s Coast Near Hadera

Authorities continue search operations after a diver was attacked in a prohibited area near a power plant, raising safety and regulatory concerns.

A shark swims past people in Mediterranean Sea in Hadera, Israel, Saturday, April 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
A shark swims in Mediterranean Sea as Israeli police are looking area for a swimmer who they fear was attacked by a shark on Monday, near the Israeli city of Hadera, Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
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While shark sightings are common off the coast of Israel's Hadera, attacks have not been reported for decades

Overview

  • A diver remains missing and is feared dead following a shark attack near the Orot Rabin power station on Israel's Mediterranean coast.
  • The attack occurred in a no-swim zone, where warm water discharge attracts dusky and sandbar sharks during winter months.
  • Graphic footage captured by bystanders shows the diver flailing in the water and calling for help before disappearing.
  • Search efforts involving jet skis, helicopters, and police are ongoing, but no trace of the diver has been found so far.
  • Environmental groups have criticized the lack of safety regulations around the power station’s outflow, which draws sharks and public activity.