A woman from China, aged 26, was injured in a frightening shark encounter while on holiday in the Maldives. The incident occurred during a scuba diving session when she decided to interact with nurse sharks by chasing them, resulting in deep bite marks on her wrists.

Despite sustaining injuries, captured on a social media video, the woman remained in the water to take photos for her social media, demonstrating a strong determination to continue. She displayed dissatisfaction with her tour guide and even laughed while her wound was being treated.

Following the attack, she filmed her bruised arm and was advised by a friend to seek medical attention to prevent infection. Subsequently, she visited a local hospital for wound cleaning and received a tetanus shot. In a later interview, she mentioned that she did not feel significant pain during the shark bite and credited her ability to make quick judgments to stay calm.

The woman speculated that her silver bracelet might have attracted the shark’s attention, leading to the attack. Despite the risk, she expressed a resilient attitude, stating that crying wouldn’t solve anything if amputation became necessary.

Contrary to the belief that menstruation plays a role in shark attacks, the Florida Museum of Natural History stated that there is no concrete evidence supporting this claim. They also indicated that water pressure while swimming can temporarily halt menstrual blood flow, reducing the likelihood of attracting sharks.

This incident follows a recent tragedy where a woman named Livia Muhlheim was fatally attacked by a shark while swimming with her boyfriend, Lukas Schindler, off Kylies Beach in Australia. Her boyfriend is currently fighting for his life after the harrowing encounter.