The recent attack by sharks off the coast of the Mediterranean has resulted in the death of a man, which has prompted a study into the reasons behind the presence of sharks in the area under investigation. Following the altercation, which was captured on film on Monday, Israeli police stated on April 22 that they had found the body of the individual involved in the incident.
During the video taken at Hadera beach, a shark was seen swimming dangerously near beachgoers who were enjoying the warm sea, which reached temperatures of 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius). When the shark was pursuing the swimmer, one video captured the swimmer’s frantic screams for assistance for the first time.
A representative for the Israeli police department issued a statement regarding the recovery of the remains, which read, “Several findings have been sent for testing, and we await the results.” Following the continuation of the search, the victim’s things were discovered on the beach. It is thought that the victim was swimming near the Orot Rabin power station, where the shark may have been drawn to the warmer waters.
Professor Dov Zviely, a marine biologist at the Ruppin Academic Center, has offered some insight into why sharks were discovered in such proximity to the coast during this horrific occurrence. In his explanation to The Mirror, he stated, “The warm water generates a current that is twice as powerful as the Jordan River.” The sharks come to the area not just because of the heat but also because many fish wash down from the Alexander Stream, providing a consistent food source.
Most of the sharks observed are dusky in the vicinity of Hadera. These sharks normally reach a length of approximately nine feet and migrate to warmer waters during the winter months. Human activity has the potential to irritate these sharks, according to marine biologist Dr Adi Barash, even though these sharks do not often exhibit hostile behaviour toward humans.
“Heavy human presence stresses the sharks,” Dr Barash emphasized. People should refrain from handling or feeding them because they are not pets. As a result of the increased fish mortality that rising waters and recent holiday rains have induced, the sharks are currently in the midst of their peak feeding season.
A bystander can be heard in the terrifying video of the assault pleading for assistance in an urgent manner. The bystander can be heard saying, “There is someone here that a shark has bitten.” It is he who is yelling, “Help!” The ocean is where he is at Hadera. He’s going to drown. He is currently in the sea. No one will come to save him.
For the time being, the authorities are confronted with the challenge of preventing additional deadly encounters while also protecting the safety of swimmers and these protected marine animals.