Horror moment tourist is bitten by shark that tries to drag her into depths as snorkelling trip goes horribly wrong

THIS is the terrifying moment a tourist was bitten by a shark that tried to drag her into the dark depths off the coast of Brazil. Footage shows Tayane Dalazen snorkelling with friends, surrounded by the serene beauty of the Fernando de Noronha archipelago in Pernambuco. Schools of colorful fish and other marine life swirl around her, giving no hint of the imminent danger. The 36-year-old lawyer was enjoying what should have been a peaceful encounter in an area where tourists often get up close with sharks. Dalazen can be seen swimming upside down, mesmerized as several sharks glide around her. Suddenly, the calm descends into chaos. Read more about shark attacks A nurse shark clamps onto her leg, its powerful suction pulling at her as she struggled to free herself. Unlike the slicing bite of more aggressive sharks, the nurse shark’s attack relies on a suction-and-clamp technique, using its strong mouth and small teeth to latch onto prey. Miraculously, despite the shark’s grip, Dalazen managed to escape with only minor injuries. Speaking about the traumatic ordeal afterwards, she said she immediately realised what was happening and explained the animal held onto her for a few moments before letting go. Most read in The US Sun “At that moment, I knew I had been bitten,” Dalazen said. “I had to wait because the shark was holding me, albeit only with suctions as it was a nurse shark.” Dalazen was with two friends and a tour guide when the incident happened. She later said the guide acted quickly to ensure the animal released her. “I felt it shaking me by the leg. I thought I could not put my hand there, because it could rip it off,” she said. “The guide had to hit it so it would let me go.” Once out of the water, Dalazen was helped by her guide and local fishermen. Her friend, dermatologist Caroline Pereira, immediately administered first aid, cleaning the puncture wounds to prevent infection. Photos shared online afterward showed several small punctures on her leg, but nothing life-threatening. She was taken to a hospital for treatment and was later discharged, reassuring followers on social media that she was okay, joking: “The shark must be missing a tooth.” The dive took place in front of a fishermen’s association, a popular spot for tourists to observe sharks. Environmentalists have long warned that irregular feeding of marine animals can increase risks for both humans and wildlife. Following the incident, the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation has opened an investigation. It reminded the public that feeding wild animals is prohibited within the conservation area, and inappropriate interaction with marine life can lead to dangerous encounters.

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