Fiji Diver Believed To Be Victim of Shark Attack
Divers are combing Yadua waters in Bua for a man believed to be the victim of a shark attack.
Captain Kaukau Corrie said they watched helplessly as fellow diver, Henry Usimewa, 19, struggled and fought off an unseen creature before he was dragged beneath the waves.
Mr Corrie said when they rushed to his aid less than half a minute later, Mr Usimewa was nowhere to be seen.
“Around 9.30am we spotted him surface about 15 metres from the boat,” said Capt Corrie. “I can still hear his screams as he fought off something that pulled him under. It was terrifying.
“He was wearing his diving jacket but was pulled clean from it.
“We looked whole day and whole of Tuesday but we couldn’t find him except for his diving gear and sack of sucuwalu.
“We saw that his regulator hose had been bitten off. We are horrified and scared to dive in this area.”
The search for Mr Usimewa is expected to be called off today.
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I am guessing Tiger shark… I hope he went quickly…without much pain.
Most shark attacks in Fiji are, unfortunately, against locals who have recently caught fish attached to their belts. The sharks are going for those fish….
I agree with Casey. Especially because the body wasn’t recovered. Sounds like a Tiger.
But I don’t follow you, Collin.
This shark obviously went for the human and ate him. What do fish have to with the instant case?
I am guessing Tigershark or bullshark
Brilliant Sherlock you must be American…
You must be a tool.
They are attracted by the bag of dead fish trailing nice smells through the water that’s attached to the diver’s gear. It’s very unfortunate. Condolences to his family.
I enjoy scuba diving very much. I have dove with 14′ lemon sharks, and have never felt threatened. This was obviously a case of mistaken identity.
its true, sharks are actually more attracted to fish blood than humans. i didnt know that tiger sharks are common for taking the whole body, i thought great whites did