But the animal soon struck, and her husband was there to try and fight it off her.

Footage taken by another tourist at a beachside villa also showed asharkmoving around in the nearby shallow waters.

The woman reportedly had one of her hands amputated at the wrist and the other mid-way down her forearm.

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She is now said to be back inCanada, receiving medical care.

A third simply said, Thats her own fault.

Other instances include confusion when a shark mistakes a human for their prey.

Shark swimming with fish in clear blue water, highlighting marine life interaction.

These will most likely result in a singular bite before it swims away.

This, however, does not mean that they will bite someone without reason.

Users online said her behavior while trying to take the photo was to blame

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Calm ocean water scene with a distant view of the sea and green foliage in the foreground.

Check out the results:

People tending to a woman on a beach after a shark attack incident involving shark engagement for a photo.

Beach scene with people assisting a woman injured by shark.

Aerial view of a pristine beach with turquoise water meeting sandy shoreline.

Shark swimming near shore in clear water, dorsal fin visible.

Commentary on attempting to take a selfie with a shark, implying risky engagement.

Comment discussing a shark interaction, questioning why the shark is labeled a beast.

A comment criticizing a woman’s actions after a shark incident.

Comment about the dangers of engaging with a shark for a photo.

Comment discussing shark territory and human interaction.

Comment by Wayne Hamilton: “Well that’s not intelligent.

Comment questioning human behavior in response to woman bitten by shark.

Screenshot of a comment by Kara Ng saying, “What has happened to the world,” related to a shark incident.

Text comment expressing that a shark is not like a pet goldfish.

Comment by Karen Brin saying, “That’s very stupid unfortunately,” in response to a shark photo incident.

Comment reaction to woman interacting with shark.

Comment questioning if a woman tried to feed a shark for a photo.

Comment stating ‘This shark should have been destroyed’ about a shark incident.