This was the fatal attack by a white shark on a fisherman from Sonora; he ripped off his head
Manuel Lopez Niebla he entered the sea of Benito Juárez, Sonora, in search of a type of mollusk with which he could make a little money. For the Mexican fisherman it was another day at work, but he did not know that a fatal incident awaited him: a white shark would attack him brutally to the point of taking his life.
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The extortions of the workers of establishments and businesses in the state of Sonora continue despite the fact that the State Prosecutor’s Office had minimized it
Its about first recorded fatal shark attack in 2023. The facts were recorded in the tobari bay, where López used to dive. He usually looked for hatchet tripe, one of the most coveted products in seafood restaurants. Despite the fact that in previous days he had been alerted to the presence of white sharks, the approximately 50-year-old man got ready to fish.
It was January 5th and Manuel, also known as “Meño”, started diving in the open sea. To collect the scallops, one had to go to a depth of between 11 and 18 meters, with the risk that the turbulence generated would attract the attention of sharks. the fisherman was accompanied by two other people aboard the boat, when it was violently attacked.
It was around 11:30 a.m. and a White shark from around 6 meters in length began to stalk the area where Manuel was. But the diver from Paredón Colorado did not have time to take cover and the enormous whitetip rammed him. According to witnesses, with one bite the animal tore off his head and managed to injure both of his shoulders.
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The grotesque scene horrified the fishermen who could do little to save Manuel’s life. Due to the severity of the injuries, Lopez passed away almost immediately. in the place that used to frequent. This generated alert among the divers in the area, who had already been warned about the stalking of great white sharks.
According to the fisherman José Bernal, some of his companions had not gone out to sea for several days due to the presence of sharks, commented for local media. It is presumed that the financial situation of “Meño” would have led him to ignore it, so he tried to collect shellfish.
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The State Prosecutor’s Office reported that investigations into the events that occurred in Caborca have already begun, because it involved “damage to human dignity.”
In February 2022 another similar incident occurred in Sonora. Victor Stara 56-year-old man, was attacked by a shark in the port of Yavaros, located in the municipality of huatabampo. Like Manuel, he was looking for an ax callus in deep water when he was bitten by the animal. The injuries caused to his lower extremities caused him to bleed to death and lose his life.
During December Y January It is the period in which it is more frequent to see white sharks in the gulf of california, as these are the months when pregnant females enter the area. The sea lions are one of the main targets of these animals due to their high caloric content.
That is why when some fishermen catch sea lions in their nets, white sharks begin to approach their boats, which represents a risk for their crew members. Locals have recommended divers do not wear black wetsuits, since at a certain distance they could be confused with a seal. Thus, they have suggested painting patterns on their suits to avoid a possible attack.
According to the National Commission of Protected Natural Areas, in the Guadalupe Island, lower californiathe largest number of white sharks is concentrated (Carcharodon carcharias) and is one of the best places in the world for its observation.
In Mexico, the White shark is within the category of threatened, so they are protected by the NOM-029-PESC-2006so that its capture is prohibited or the retention of live or dead specimens. Likewise, they cannot be the object of human consumption or commercialization.
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