Man bitten by shark off Irish coast says he 'didn't think he was going to make it'
Summary
A man named Sebastian Achim was bitten on the leg by a blue shark while tagging sharks for research off the coast of County Waterford, Ireland. He was rescued by the Irish Coast Guard and taken to a hospital where he will undergo surgery and skin grafts.Key Facts
- Sebastian Achim was part of a crew tagging sharks near Ram Head, Ardmore, for research.
- The sharks were being caught, tagged, and released back into the sea.
- Achim was bitten on the calf by a blue shark after pulling it into the boat.
- He tied a rope above the wound and emergency services were called.
- Multiple rescue teams, including a Coast Guard helicopter, responded and transported Achim to Cork University Hospital.
- Achim lost a lot of blood, passed out several times, and will need surgery and skin grafts.
- Blue sharks are common in Irish waters between June and October and are known for their curiosity.
- Blue sharks can grow over three meters long and feed on fish, squid, and smaller sharks.
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