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Tourist Killed in Shark Feeding Frenzy in Israel
10/28/2025
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Story summary
- On April 21, 2025, a 40-year-old tourist snorkeling off Hadera, Israel, was killed by dusky sharks (Carcharhinus obscurus).
- The bite occurred as the snorkeler investigated a GoPro camera.
- Blood from the injury drew additional sharks, sparking a feeding frenzy.
- Marine biologists Eric Clua and Kristian Parton say human interaction has conditioned sharks to associate people with food and increase risk.
