A sudden and unexpected attack resulted in urgent medical intervention Authorities did not rule out that the attack may have been carried out by a more aggressive species

A honeymoon trip that was supposed to mark the beginning of a peaceful life full of beautiful memories turned into a shocking tragedy in the Maldives, after a sudden shark attack on a Spanish groom while he was snorkeling, resulting in severe injuries that led to the amputation of his leg and his admission to intensive care.

According to the British newspaper Daily Mail, the victim, named Borja, a gynecologist from Alicante, Spain, was on vacation with his wife Ana near Kooddoo Island when the attack occurred suddenly and unexpectedly. The incident caused severe injuries that required urgent medical intervention and the amputation of his leg below the knee.

Intensive medical care

The injured man was airlifted to a hospital in the capital, Malé, where he is currently receiving intensive care, amid reports indicating the seriousness of his condition due to significant blood loss, which further complicates his health situation.

According to local sources, the incident took place near a fish processing facility, a known area for shark activity, increasing the likelihood of high shark presence in the region.

Some estimates suggest that the failure to properly dispose of fish processing waste for several days may have contributed to attracting more sharks and increasing their aggressive behavior, which could have been a factor in the attack.

In a later development, the victim’s wife filed an official complaint against the tour operator, accusing it of negligence and failing to implement necessary safety measures, particularly for allowing entry into what is believed to be a dangerous area for tourists.

Authorities did not rule out the possibility that the attack was carried out by a more aggressive species such as the bull shark, although the area is typically known for reef sharks.

The Maldives is one of the world’s most famous tourist destinations, with more than 30 shark species living in its waters, making it a rich marine environment but one that requires strict safety measures to prevent such shocking incidents