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8. After finding his dismembered hand and wedding ring inside a shark they only "suspect" he died in

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Thu Nov 7, 2019, 02:59 PM

Nov 2019

a shark attack? That's taking the "alleged" bit a bit too far, don't you think. He would have bled to death after his hand was removed, even if other sharks didn't consume him.

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Scots Tourist's Hand And Wedding Ring Found Inside Shark [View all] appalachiablue Nov 2019 OP

What a story, poor wife... appalachiablue Nov 2019 #1

Wasnt sure if this was an inspiring story Tiggeroshii Nov 2019 #2

Tragic holiday certainly for the wife. At least they know what happened appalachiablue Nov 2019 #5

Why are they killing sharks for "research?" Sounds like the same excuse the Japanese catbyte Nov 2019 #3

Good points, thanks appalachiablue Nov 2019 #6

what is the shark eating, in what waters has it traveled, does it have any diseases or parasites DBoon Nov 2019 #7

And each of those may be accurately tracked without killing it. LanternWaste Nov 2019 #10

"The island has put measures and signage in place to protect people from shark attacks." jberryhill Nov 2019 #4

After finding his dismembered hand and wedding ring inside a shark they only "suspect" he died in Nitram Nov 2019 #8

They're overly cautious I think. Unfortunately he's gone, poor wife appalachiablue Nov 2019 #9

After a review by forum hosts....LOCKING Omaha Steve Nov 2019 #11