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Tourist Fatally Attacked by Sharks in Rare Incident
10/26/2025
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Story summary
- In April 2025, a 40-year-old tourist in Hadera, Israel, was fatally attacked by dusky sharks.
- Witnesses reported the man shouting for help as he was surrounded and then disappeared.
- Researchers say the event is rare, caused by human error and ecological changes.
- Warm waters from desalination plants and food waste attract sharks and link humans to food.
- Scientists urge banning public feeding to prevent future incidents.
