A courageous mother rescued a shark’s life when she spotted it in distress on a beach. Colleen Dunn noticed the salmon shark struggling in shallow water during low tide and, despite feeling nervous, she took hold of its tail to guide it to deeper waters. Walking her dogs at Nehalem Bay State Park in Oregon, Colleen’s pets patiently waited while she assisted the shark.
Being an animal lover, Colleen was determined to save the shark and bravely overcame her fears to carefully handle the creature. She even captured the moment on her mobile phone. Reflecting on her actions, Colleen expressed her initial apprehension about touching the shark due to safety concerns as a mother of three.
Colleen’s unease was heightened by a recent incident where a 40-year-old man’s shark attack made global news in Israel. Despite her worries, Colleen’s love for nature drove her to ensure the shark’s survival, emphasizing the importance of helping living beings in need.
Salmon sharks are known for their ability to regulate body temperature in cold waters, with young sharks sometimes struggling to maintain thermal balance, making them vulnerable to cold shock. Initially mistaken for a baby great white shark, Colleen was relieved to see the young salmon shark swim safely back into the ocean within minutes of her intervention.
In contrast, the tragic incident in Israel involved a man who encountered dusky sharks while swimming near Hadera’s coast. Witnesses reported the man being attacked after a shark seemed to go for his GoPro camera, leading to frantic calls for help.
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