A fisherman suffered serious injuries after being attacked by a shark while diving for oysters.
His friends witnessed the attack and managed to rescue the injured fisherman in their boat.
The oyster diver, named Manuel, was bitten on his right leg and left hand as well as suffering heavy blood loss.
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His pals brought him to shore where ambulance paramedics were on hand to carry out first aid.
Manuel was then taken to a nearby hospital for treatment to his injuries.
The shark attack took place off the coast of Playa la Ventosa in Salina Cruz, located southeast of Acapulco in Mexico, yesterday (7 Mar).
It sparked panic among the local community as the beach is frequented by families on the weekends.
According to the government website Mexican Biodiversity, there are seven species of shark inhabiting the country’s waters.
These include great whites, hammerheads, and bull sharks.
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