Summary
Mauricio Hoyos, a marine biologist from Mexico, was bitten on the head by a large Galapagos shark while on a research trip in Costa Rica. Despite the attack, he survived with injuries and remains interested in encountering the shark again to understand its behavior better.
Key Facts
- Mauricio Hoyos is a marine biologist with 30 years of experience studying sharks.
- He was bitten by a female Galapagos shark in September off Cocos Island, Costa Rica.
- The shark was about 3 to 3.5 meters (approximately 10 to 11.5 feet) long.
- Hoyos compares the bite to a quick nip that animals use to defend themselves.
- The attack left him with severe facial wounds and damaged his diving gear.
- Despite the attack, Hoyos hopes to encounter the shark again for further study.
- He was able to survive by using a secondary air source and quickly surfacing.
