The Aporia · Diver hospitalized after great white shark attack off Quebec’s Gaspé coast

A diver was hospitalized after being attacked by a great white shark off the coast of Percé in Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula on Wednesday morning. Scuba diving center Plongée Percé immediately suspended all diving activities for the rest of the season due to the incident and has not released further details about the diver’s injuries, citing privacy concerns. The company confirmed that emergency response measures were taken promptly and assured that the individual is no longer in danger following hospitalization. This attack occurred against a backdrop of increasing great white shark sightings in the Gulf of St. Lawrence over recent years.

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On Wednesday, a diver was injured by a great white shark off the coast of Percé in Quebec's Gaspé region and was transported to hospital. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m., prompting Plongée Percé, a local diving company, to immediately suspend all its diving activities for the remainder of the season. Emergency services were quickly involved, providing on-site first aid before rushing the diver to the hospital for further evaluation; their life is not in danger.

Recent years have seen an increase in great white shark sightings off Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula and other parts of Atlantic Canada. The Canadian Shark Attack Registry, which dates back over three centuries with only 15 confirmed incidents, considers such attacks exceptionally rare. Plongée Percé's vice-chair Jean-François Vézina reported on Saturday that the diver sustained multiple lacerations but is currently in stable condition at the hospital.

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The company did not provide details about the diver’s injuries or the circumstances surrounding the encounter, citing privacy concerns. “Out of respect for the privacy of the person concerned, no additional details will be communicated on this matter,” the statement said.

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A diver was sent to hospital after an encounter with a great white shark off the Gaspé coast on Wednesday morning, prompting a local diving operator to suspend all diving activities for the remainder of the season. asserted

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In a statement, scuba diving centre Plongée Percé said the incident occurred during a diving activity. asserted

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Plongée Percé said emergency response measures were activated immediately after the incident. asserted

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The diver received first aid at the scene before being transported to hospital for further assessment. asserted

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Get breaking National news Plongée Percé said it has received confirmation that the individual’s life is not in danger. asserted

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The Canadian Coast Guard confirmed the incident to Global News. asserted

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The incident comes amid an increase in reported great white shark sightings in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in recent years, including in waters off Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula and Atlantic Canada. asserted

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As a precaution, the company announced that all diving activities have been suspended for the rest of the season. asserted

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The incident occurred in waters near Percé, a popular tourist destination on Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula known for its marine wildlife and diving opportunities. asserted

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Plongée Percé said it would provide further information if new developments warrant an update. asserted

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Diver hospitalized after great white shark attack off Quebec’s Gaspé coast

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