endstream endobj 24 0 obj <> endobj 25 0 obj <> endobj 26 0 obj <>stream "Our pilots who fly our helicopters have always reported to us that if you look offshore, there's always a large number of sharks _ always has been because that's their natural habitat," he said. The Associated Press contributed to this report Florida averaged more than 30 shark attacks a year from 2000 to 2003, but there were only 12 attacks off the state's coast last year, according to statistics compiled by the American Elasmobranch Society and the Florida Museum of Natural History. "What if some big fish takes a bite out?". Kubinski bled to death, the medical examiner said. She asked her sons not to share with her the details of her husband's wounds. The attack occurred less than 3 miles from the scene of the last shark bite fatality in the Tampa Bay area. July 2001: 8-year-old Jessie Arbogast is seriously injured by a 7-foot bull shark at Gulf Islands National Seashore, just west of Pensacola. LOCATION: Boca Ciega Bay, Florida, USA. ., "Do you have sharks?' September 2003: A college student is bitten by a shark in the Atlantic Ocean near Daytona beach, the 10th bite recorded in Volusia County that year. 4 p.m. behind his waterfront house on Holland Drive, a cul-de-sac in the there, and her husband was floating face-down in the water next to the In flood-prone neighborhoods of St. Petersburg, several homes saw about a foot or more of water. St. Petersburg Times researcher Shirl Kennedy, staff writer Bob Putnam and staff photographer Cherie Diez contributed to this report. endstream endobj startxref The man was bitten in the leg around 9:15 a.m. by a 6-to-8-foot great white shark, the San Mateo County Sheriffs Office said in a Twitter post. The Intracoastal Waterway runs east of the barrier islands thatseparate the Gulf of Mexico from Floridas mainland near St. PeteBeach. And when you're in the gulf, that's where big fish are. The original Corey Causeway and Deadman Key. who swim around here with no problem. There have been 32 shark attacks. Thadeus Kubinski - 30th August 2000 - Boca Ciega Bay, Tampa, Florida. Previous attacks took place in 2004 in Big Bayou and in 2005 at Sand Key Beach. Authorities think a shark attacked Kubinski, 69, and killed him as his "There is no reason to think that this is the beginning of a trend.". seen a lot of dolphins and manatees, but we've never seen a shark.". April 2001: At least seven people are bitten by sharks in Daytona Beach in one week. Red tide, which is formed by a type of bacteria, has killed several tons of marine life in Florida so far this year. Eric Steinley spoke to NBC Bay Area from his ICU bed at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital . The man was bitten in the . (Photo by Octavio Jones/Getty Images), MADEIRA BEACH, FL - JULY 21: Dead fish are seen scattered along Madeira Beach on July 21, 2021 in Madeira Beach, Florida. Yet the attack occurred in the seemingly benign backyard waters of Boca Ciega Bay. The total bill: more than $112,000. Cummings. BODEGA BAY, Calif. (KGO) -- In a matter of seconds, a 9 a.m. Sunday surf near Bodega Bay turned into an unexpected fight with a shark "I saw the tail fin of a shark, they were kind of going. Kubinskis son Edward said his mother Anna told him the couplewent swimming this afternoon in five feet of water about 10 feetoff his dock. Sharks are attracted by splashing, and experts believe the shark that attacked Kubinski was attracted by the splash he made jumping into the water. Handyman Wilbur Drummond was working next door when he joked to the young woman swimming in the murky waters of Boca Ciega Bay that she better watch out. According to Admiral Farragut's alumni magazine, she graduated with a 4.35 GPA, ran track and cross country, and was a member of the National Honor Society and student government. on to his house. Don't go in the water if sharks are known to be present and do get out of the water, as calmly and smoothly as possible, if while in the water, you find out that a shark has been seen in the area. Danny Glidewell. The Pinellas County medical have an impact. ST. PETERSBURG Despite missing injured Iowa State commit D'Angelo Hutchinson, undefeated Northeast proffered a commanding ball-control attack against host Boca Ciega. .component--type-recirculation .item:nth-child(5) { "But it's deep water out BOCA CIEGA BAY - A 19-year-old woman is in emergency surgery after an apparent shark attack in Pinellas County. George Burgess, curator of the International Shark Attack File at University of Florida, said Sunday that bull sharks are common, aggressive and can be found in shallow water. Jenna's sister called 9-1-1 after witnessing what happened and is now being credited with. August 2004: A 47-year-old man swimming in St. Petersburg's Big Bayou is bitten in the back by a 4-foot shark. The man, who the . Anna, who was too distressed to speak with the media, noticedher husband struggling with a marine animal and rushed from thewater to seek help. "All indications lead to that.". Don't wander too far from shore this can isolate an individual, making an attack more likely. beach businesses. The first recorded fatal attack in Pinellas County is believed to have taken place 87 years ago. She wrapped the wound in several towels which became a pressure bandage.". Yet the attack occurred in the seemingly benign backyard waters of Boca Ciega Bay. Thadeus Kubinski suffered wounds from his armpit to his thigh,and the medical examiner was to consult with an expert in marinebiology to determine if the man was in fact bitten by a shark,Golliner said. Many homeowners along the canals CNN . Golliner said. ST. PETE BEACH | Shark encounters apparently are not uncommon in the canal off Boca Ciega Bay where a 19-year-old was bitten by a suspected bull shark on Wednesday. sea wall. fell into two camps: Some wondered if they ever would be able to go into Post document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. The attack was non-fatal (PROVOKED INCIDENT Lacerations to right hand by hooked shark) Kubinski was a strong swimmer, fit for his age, who had recently added There have been five fatal attacks over the past 25 years. Can you swim in Boca Ciega Bay? The 2000 attack took place in front of his horrified wife. The Kubinski family hopes the death of Thadeus "Ted" Kubinski, who would have turned 70 today, will be a reminder for those too quick to dismiss the threat of sharks. "Don't be afraid to swim All Rights Reserved. The week of Christmas 2020, they were told to vacate a . Kubinski's sons spoke to the Don't swim in waters that you know contain sewage or bait from commercial fishermen. He rushed into the water and found the unconscious girl being towed by the surfer. "There's no proactive stance," he said. 3:46 PM EDT, Sat June 26, 2021, A 35-year-old man was hospitalized Saturday for a shark bite at Grey Whale Cove State Beach, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. Local police say they responded to a report of a male victim "unresponsive on. -- in 1991. "All I want is for the facts to come out.". MADEIRA BEACH, FL - JULY 21: Thousands of dead fish float in the Boca Ciega Bay located near the mouth of Madeira Beach on July 21, 2021 in Madeira Beach, Florida. The beach has since been closed, the sheriffs office said. A 35-year-old man was hospitalized in serious condition Saturday after being bitten by a shark while swimming near Grey Whale Cove State Beach, authorities said. Jamie was in an area not protected by sandbars or lifeguards when she was attacked, said the surfer who hauled her onto his board and headed for shore with the shark trailing them. St. Petersburg Times. Family members say they would like to see public service announcements to remind people that they share the Gulf of Mexico, and Boca Ciega Bay, with nature. dRUoE#1k#!9}gN5s;*% N!&uAWu#W'SGMfER/gIv&s[wd6F-s)( Q.g7H&v,T!>o*[i0D93Fyj@pzHS@ atn/:KVs`\jc]+X.n\d4r+$L,FW5+ be the case. media outside his home Wednesday night. "I said, 'Girl you better get out of the water,' " he said. The incident took place about 3 p.m. at the family's home at 7015 Boca Ciega Drive. she saw the attack. Charges filed against homeowner in shooting of Black teen, U.S. diplomatic convoy fired on in Sudan as intense fighting continues, Who's who in the Dominion v. 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"My mother was looking at this horror in front of her that she thought shouldn't be happening because this isn't supposed to be happening here," her son Joseph Kubinski said. There are a few things you can do to reduce your chances of being attacked by a shark: CBS Worldwide Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1255 Pasadena Ave. S., Ste. Danny Walker, president of the jumping the gun by immediately labeling Kubinski's death a shark attack: _ Times researcher Caryn Baird contributed to this story. "Ever since the movie Jaws, An autopsy was planned for today, and a shark expert was invited to attend to help determine the type and size of the shark involved, authorities said Sunday. 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The evening of the shark attack, some frequent gulf swimmers took immediately to the waters, hoping to. Real Estate Experts in Boca Ciega Bay, Seminole, FL. There have been 32 shark attacks so far this year in the U.S., 22 of them in Florida. The Vikings had a . "He was determined to finish lunch. NAME: Unknown DESCRIPTION: He was a middle-aged male. Bayway. Tweets by @TCPalm FLA. MAN MAY HAVE DIED AS RESULT OF SHARK ATTACK They brought Jamie to shore with the shark underfoot. St. Petersburg Times. A shark expert working with the medical examiner here confirms that the terrible wounds that killed a 69-year-old swimmer were in fact caused by a shark. "She can't even look back there," Richard Kubinski said of his mother. "But every weekend I'm out on the water, and never have I been concerned Debbie Stambaugh said. "From the type and size An unknown shark was reported to have attacked Mrs. A.L. Lifetime "We've Still others haven't returned to the water. Belle Vista neighborhood of St. Pete Beach, just north of the Pinellas on 42nd Avenue, has lived on the island for 54 years. happen," Cassidy said, visibly upset. Blood was everywhere.". Now those blinds are closed, too. Glovitch began having panic attacks, she said, for the first time in her life. It is also among the species most likely to attack humans. All of them assured her she had nothing to fear in the waters behind her home on Boca Ciega Bay, the waters where she and her husband swam almost daily. ", She also thought the media was She also volunteered at Treasure Island Animal Hospital. and that involves swimming and snorkeling, and I'm sure this is going to "We do the Egmont Key trip, too, You never know." Rob Stambaugh, who lives nearby on 42nd Avenue, has lived on the . On Aug. 30, 2000, a 9-foot, 400-pound bull shark killed Thadeus Kubinski, 69, who. A 20-mile stretch of beach closed Saturday was reopened Sunday, with extra lifeguards and people warily watching the surf. Others laid off for the night to appease a spouse or other loved one. MADEIRA BEACH, FL - JULY 21: Thousands of dead fish float in the Boca Ciega Bay located near the mouth of Madeira Beach on July 21, 2021 in Madeira Beach, Florida. In an interview with CBS News Early Show Co-Anchor Jane Clayson, George Burgess of the Florida Museum of Natural History says it was probably a bull shark, which along with the tiger shark and the white shark, are the sharks most often involved in attacks on humans. [ JOHN PENDYGRAFT | Times ] Beside Cupid, a calf lifted halfway out of the bay and flopped onto its chin, perhaps trying to get a. BOCA GRANDE, Fla. (WFLA) Multiple videos have been released of a hammerhead shark that beached itself after being attacked near a charter boat in South Florida. Charges filed against homeowner in shooting of Black teen Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. see sharks all the time. 2. Zillow has 188 homes for sale in Saint Petersburg FL matching Boca Ciega Bay. If it goes long enough they will run out of food and energy and unfortunately some of them, if not all of them, will die.. His wife and five adult sons are left looking for lessons in the tragedy that also holds a paradox for beachgoers and waterfront dwellers: The attack seems a fluke because experts say the chances of being killed by a shark are one in 300-million, more scarce than being killed by a lightning strike. You look at the tens of thousands of people He said the flesh on James's bloody leg looked like it had been shredded. Springs at Boca Ciega Bay. dolphins and sharks, they generally don't fear the wildlife. They're more scared of me than I am of them," 32 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[]/Index[23 23]/Info 22 0 R/Length 68/Prev 350386/Root 24 0 R/Size 46/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream The 19-year-old woman was bitten by a shark while swimming behind her home on Wednesday afternoon, according to St. Petersburg Beach Fire Rescue. She was rescued from the water by her sister, according to the fire marshal. "We kayak here all the In the year 1914 on the date reported as 14-May-14 - Mrs. A.L. Beaulieu has seen a shark in Boca Ciega Bay only once -- in 1991. Don't splash around more than you need to, and don't allow pets in the water: erratic movements can provoke an attack. Pinellas' coastline has seen two deaths and 12 attacks, including Wednesday's encounter. Walker said. for 25 years, and I've never heard of a shark attack here in all that time," Tourists can be fickle, and All three of these are risk factors because a shark's eye is particularly good at seeing contrast. The family of a man killed by a shark hopes his death will educate people and remind them they share the waters with nature. 23 0 obj <> endobj The reason why its concerning is if theres not enough oxygen they will overexert themselves trying to get fresh water over their gills so they can exchange their CO2 for oxygen but with all those animals packed in that space oxygen is limiting, senior Mote marine laboratory biologist Jack Morris told Fox 13. C, South Pasadena, FL 33707 The Kubinskis own a home on Boca Ciega Bay in this town justeast of St. Petersburg. 45 0 obj <>stream As the community reacts to the tragedy, the Kubinski family plans no major changes in the near future. It reportedly happened around 3 p.m. behind a home at Boca Ciega Bay at 7015 Boca Ceiga Drive. "Right next to her was the shark, about to come up and attack her again," said Dicus, 54. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. "Her sister did a great job tending to her. When 14-year-old Jamie Marie Daigle and her friend ventured more than 100 yards offshore from the Panhandle beach they were visiting Saturday, they entered the sharks' domain. Beaulieu has seen a shark in Boca Ciega Bay only once hbbd```b`` D2H$?30.b`+@ This lovely waterfront condo located in wonderful Boca Ciega Resort in St. Petersburg, FL has everything you need for an extended stay. Kubinski had suffered a massive bite to his upper torso, said . to be repeated. Experts say the sharks are trying to avoid red tide in the area. She was in the water just 10 to 12 yards from her backyard dock when she was attacked by an as-yet-unidentified species of shark. TOPSECRETANIMALATTACKFILES Bonnethead, black tip, nurse and lemon sharks have been seen along Longboat Key recently, according to Channel 8. Her family declined to comment to the St. Petersburg Times on Wednesday and asked Bayfront Medical Center not to release any information about her condition. Experts believe that the predatory fish are taking refuge in the waterways as the ones they usually call home are experiencing a toxic red tide outbreak. Well, I'm sure this will make a difference.". Published keep me out of the water.". Thadeus Kubinski was attacked at about 4 p.m. Wednesday, while swimming with his wife, Anna, as they did daily, in shallow waters near their home in Boca Ciega Bay. Below her feet she noticed a thick school of mullet _ "you could almost scoop them up," she said _ and a few feet away, a large splash. Anna Kubinski ran for help, screaming, but emergency workers arriving on the scene found her husband already dead, with injuries stretching from his thigh to his shoulders. the reports until he heard news helicopters hovering above his neighborhood. "I dive all the time. (Photo by Octavio Jones/Getty Images), MADEIRA BEACH, FL - JULY 21: Local teenagers grimace while thousands of dead fish float in the Boca Ciega Bay located near the mouth of Madeira Beach on July 21, 2021 in Madeira Beach, Florida. With prices for houses for sale in Boca Ciega Bay, Seminole, FL starting as low as $140,000, we make the search for the perfect home easy by providing you with the right tools! 2023 Cable News Network. even the vaguest report of approaching bad weather, let alone a shark attack, Caused by an overgrowth of algae, the blooms can be harmful to humans, pets and marine wildlife Sarah Kuta Daily Correspondent March 9, 2023 Killed by red tide, thousands of dead fish float in the. Gary and Victoria Long, who The apparent shark attack, all but unheard of on Florida's Gulf Coast, left the community reeling. The shark crushed his rib cage and tore his liver, authorities said. Boca Ciega Bay. Edward Kubinski said his parents frequently swam in the shallowwaters behind their home, which they had lived in since 1984. ". "I've been in this city On Aug. 30, as Anna stepped gingerly down an aluminum ladder into Boca Ciega Bay, her worst fears were realized. Drummond, 44, said the sister called him over to help secure the family's dog before paramedics arrived. It also reduces your chances of getting help if you are attacked. Red tide, which is formed by a type of bacteria, has killed several tons of marine life in Florida so far this year. There, the man was treated with advanced life support measures, before being taken to a local trauma center in serious condition, according to first responders from CAL FIRE. display: none; offer their condolences. 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