A tourist was injured in a frightening shark encounter after attempting to interact with the animal. The 26-year-old Chinese woman, who was on a scuba diving course in the Maldives, encountered nurse sharks while in the water. Despite using a tampon and seeking advice on diving during menstruation, she sustained deep bite wounds on her wrists.

Footage circulating on social media shows the woman’s injuries from the shark attack, but she was determined to continue taking photos for social media. She hesitated to leave the water and even criticized her guide, finding humor in the situation as her wounds were treated.

Following the incident, the woman shared a video with friends displaying her bruised arm. Concerned friends advised her to seek medical attention to prevent infection. She eventually visited a local hospital, where her wound was cleaned, and she received a tetanus shot.

In a subsequent interview, the woman mentioned that she didn’t experience much pain during the attack and downplayed its severity. She attributed the attack to wearing a silver bracelet that may have attracted the shark. Despite the potential consequences, she remained stoic, stating that crying wouldn’t solve anything.

Contrary to popular beliefs, the Florida Museum of Natural History states that menstruation is not a known factor in shark attacks. They explain that water pressure during swimming can temporarily halt menstrual blood flow, reducing the likelihood of blood attracting sharks.

This incident follows the tragic shark attack on a holidaymaker in Australia, where a young woman was fatally mauled while her boyfriend fights for his life after an early morning swim at Kylies Beach in Crowdy Bay.

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