Shark Attacks Woman in The Turks and Caicos

TURKS AND CAICOS – A 22-year old female who was attacked by a shark in the Turks and Caicos remains in a Turks and Caicos hospital in serious condition.

Initial police reports say the victim who resides in Connecticut, and a friend were snorkeling in the waters outside Blue Haven Resort when they were attacked by a shark just after 3PM on Wednesday.

Police say a resort employee called the police control room requesting ambulance assistance and indicated the female victim had her leg bitten off by a shark.