johncat1 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 There is enough rubbish dumped in the sea around Thailand He probably stepped on a bag of broken glass and tin cans laying on the seabed. BUT a shark attack sounds better than cutting his foot on rubbish on the seabed .... more sympathy from people too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogavnture Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Thailand has a history of hiding information that might hurt tourist industry. their was a death from a box jellyfish in lanta and sightings in Phuket. but no warnings have been issued. i suspect this might be a bull shark..........if you you tube bull shark Thailand you will see...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timebandit Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Timebandit said: Obviously this is a millennial sharks' response interpreted by Marilyn Rose and the victim trespassed into his/her/it's......the sharks' comfort zones. Welcome to 1984. If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck..........It's probably a ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamini Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 So many ridiculous posts on this forum. I have studied sharks for 40 years and written many articles about them and given lectures on them in many countries as well as Thailand. The American navy commissioned me to advise them on shark attacks. I spent two years diving in the gulf of Thailand too. I can can assure every one that was it was not a shark bite for many different reasons, the main one being that it is very consistant to the many cuts and wounds caused by rock and coral that I have witnessed on many occasions. The only confirmed shark attack in Thailand was at Siricha in 1924. I have cited the above qualifications so as I can hopefully be spared the usual TV posts one expects for making an informed statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerkinsCuthbert Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Burmese rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocker33 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Probably a rock shark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donotdisturb Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 7 hours ago, RotMahKid said: Of course is caused by the rocks, there are no biting sharks in Thailand at all! According to my intel it was a BURMESE shark who entered thailand illegally via the Tennasserim hills. Border police are in high alert modus. Krap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDfella Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 There are plenty of videos on the web of black tips swimming very close to shore and in swarms too and of their bite to the feet. The injury of the OP looks just like one of many photos. I don't see why Thailand should be afraid to admit a shark attack as the sea is their habitat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timebandit Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, Knocker33 said: Probably a rock shark That is the answer! I lived in Palm Bch, Fl., USA for 45 years, diver, fisherman and have seen some shark bites. Rocks don't produce that kind of symmetrical radius of bites. This IS a shark bite. But then look at the odds of a shark bite which is rare to the carnage on the road. Everywhere you go on Earth has its' natural dangers. Accept that when you travel. How many people have been killed by lightning strikes in the years since the last verified shark bite. I believe the bigger threat of going in the water in Thailand is the daily Raw sewage dumped right next to tourist beaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRUSA Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 8 hours ago, RotMahKid said: Of course is caused by the rocks, there are no biting sharks in Thailand at all! I disagree... I’ve dated a couple and gotten bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 TAT 1 Reality 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiSoLowSoNoSo Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 31 minutes ago, gamini said: So many ridiculous posts on this forum. I have studied sharks for 40 years and written many articles about them and given lectures on them in many countries as well as Thailand. The American navy commissioned me to advise them on shark attacks. I spent two years diving in the gulf of Thailand too. I can can assure every one that was it was not a shark bite for many different reasons, the main one being that it is very consistant to the many cuts and wounds caused by rock and coral that I have witnessed on many occasions. The only confirmed shark attack in Thailand was at Siricha in 1924. I have cited the above qualifications so as I can hopefully be spared the usual TV posts one expects for making an informed statement. https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/Phuket-shark-bite-confirmed http://sharkattacksurvivors.com/shark_attack/viewtopic.php?t=1693 There was also a Bangkok bank manager killed by a shark when swimming in Chonburi in the 70s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 8 minutes ago, HiSoLowSoNoSo said: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/Phuket-shark-bite-confirmed http://sharkattacksurvivors.com/shark_attack/viewtopic.php?t=1693 There was also a Bangkok bank manager killed by a shark when swimming in Chonburi in the 70s Second of your links is plausible of a shark, first one is at best very much in doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FitnessHealthTravel Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Unless this guy was riding an over head height wave and got dumped onto rocks it is highly unlikely that is a rock cut/s. I am a surfer and have bounced off the reef a few times over the years and never have I had injuries anywhere near as nasty as that. And NO that is NOT a box jellyfish, that Tourist had a heart attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forethat Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 If I didn't know any better I'd say that's a Bull Shark bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzupnow Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 7 hours ago, geriatrickid said: When did you examine the person's injuries? All I see is some blood with coagulation. Shark bites result in tearing and we would expect to see the skin shredded or puncture wounds. I don't see how you can conclude it was a shark based upon these photos as the extent of injury is not provided. I don't see any spacing as you describe. I see coagulated blood. Maybe it was a shark. However, it couldn't be much of a shark because there is no shredding and no deep puncture wound. Until someone who has examined the injured party says otherwise, I am going with an injury due to debris or rocks. There is metal and building debris dumped in that area. 7 hours ago, robblok said: Facts... the enemy of a good anti Thai bash of a cover-up. if you do not see any spacing u need glasses, this is a bite for sure not a big fish but a fish for sure( do not say shark governement does not allow this) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djingen Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 only an objective input. I was there and help the guy. He himself, something pulled him, he himself believed it to be a shark, no media asked him any questions. I don't know exact spot where was swimming but he said it was deep. I came to him on the beach about est. 70-80 meters from the soften rocks. I know the shells there are very sharp, but when low tide as I seen them they are smaller types. And his cuts on the photo I promise u they look good :) After trying to cut the very strong blood flow, the blood cuagluted about. Before that my memory treat me like this... Three huge cuts, one on top side of the foot looked the worst open see inside the bones, approx. 80 m.m Under The foot about same, backside foot wrist approx 100 m.m. No feeling in three toes, and foot torn The underside of The foot had an unnatural twist towards into itself. Either cramping or to many broken bones the muscles pushed it into an unnatural position. If he was jumping the cliff? 2 meters up? Sure. I can not prove what he said was true about the shark. But I guess nothing is ruled out? I am guessing the Dr. Are used to see cliff, shell cuts, not so sure about sharks. No one, and I mean no one, even the hospital gain anything to say it was a shark bite :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixlis Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 8 hours ago, HiSoLowSoNoSo said: I have caught massive Tiger sharks, Bull sharks and Hammerhead sharks when fishing in Thai waters, they are around, maybe not in the same numbers today as before. When ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeakeasyThai Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 It was a Burmese Shark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essox essox Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 9 hours ago, RotMahKid said: Of course is caused by the rocks, there are no biting sharks in Thailand at all! They are all over thailand....especially the ones who sell lottery tickets for 100 baht when the price on the ticket is 80 baht... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujayujay Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 ......from Stones......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieqw Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 looks like bite to me, wouldnt want those medical staff to treat me, why remove post if it was the rocks ?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patje55 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Don't take away his five minutes of glory . Been diving several years and numerous encounters with sharks, never been approached agressive. I hope he heals quick so he can fantasize and re-tell the story how he was attacked by a Bullshit shark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djingen Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Here we go folks, they are saying about 10-30 sharks. Pure mystery why they hang around here. This is taken about 300 m. From the beach I as close eyewitness is very comfortable with my understanding, yes the guy got shark bitten! No gore videos, only shows the sharks around. Link video one https://m.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=625989421079696&id=100010059300534 Link two https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=625990784412893&id=100010059300534&refsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fm.facebook.com%2F100010059300534%2Fvideos%2F625990784412893%2F&_rdr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiSoLowSoNoSo Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 1 hour ago, mixlis said: When ? Between 1985 and 2007, west of Similan, Koh Racha Yai, Hin Chalam (Sattahip) and west of Koh Surin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 11 hours ago, Happy enough said: looks like bite marks to me you're fired, get me another, politically correct doctor please nurse and wipe that grin off your face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl sees all Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 10 hours ago, Forethat said: If I didn't know any better I'd say that's a Bull Shark bite. Yep! A Red Bull shark bite. Sort of drags the victim along for 100 metres and then disappears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogavnture Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 my opinion it was a shark attack . it was an investigative bite by the shark. how clear is the water around hua hin? and how hungry was the shark. i dont think a shark would try for a bite of a snorkeler or diver who could stand off the animal. but the swimmer who is not watching his surroundings.? possibly.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djingen Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Its Def. Comfirmed now so. Its on all big News. Blacktip reef shark. Normally not agressive at all. That day was windy, water not clear easy for good reason take a serious bite by mistake. His foot was very badly cut. And remember that there are not one shark around there are like 5-6 at least. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10156836053687439&id=146406732438&refsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fm.facebook.com%2Fthairath%2Fvideos%2F10156836053687439%2F&_rdr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogavnture Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 5 minutes ago, djingen said: Its Def. Comfirmed now so. Its on all big News. Blacktip reef shark. Normally not agressive at all. That day was windy, water not clear easy for good reason take a serious bite by mistake. His foot was very badly cut. And remember that there are not one shark around there are like 5-6 at least. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10156836053687439&id=146406732438&refsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fm.facebook.com%2Fthairath%2Fvideos%2F10156836053687439%2F&_rdr i really think a snorkeler or diver who could stand the animal off would have no worries. i did have a group of black tips circling me while i was snorkeling ko tao recently but as an experienced swimmer you dont exhibit fear energy..........and they will do away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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