Chinese tourist bitten by shark in Maldives after approaching group while snorkelling despite safety warnings

A 26-year-old woman’s vacation in the Maldives took a dangerous turn on 26 November when she was bitten by a shark while snorkelling.

Despite menstruating at the time, the woman reportedly insisted on entering the water and deliberately approached a group of sharks.

The woman later criticised her tour guide for asking her to leave the water.

Even after the shark bite, which left a large gash on her wrist, she reportedly refused to come ashore, prioritising photos for social media over immediate medical attention.

Friends and Social Media Reaction

According to posts on Weibo, she nonchalantly showed her wound to friends, who urged her to seek treatment.

She reportedly laughed at warnings about the risk of amputation if the wound became infected.

Eventually, after noticing inflammation, she visited a hospital.

Medical staff cleaned her wounds and administered a tetanus shot.

Before treatment, there was a hole about the size of a mung bean on her left wrist that was still bleeding, accompanied by nearby scratch marks.

Personal Justifications

The woman explained that she initially ignored the bite because she did not feel it was serious, believing she could assess the risk herself.

She claimed consultations with professionals confirmed it was safe to snorkel while wearing a tampon.

She also suggested that the shark bite might have been attracted by a silver bracelet she wore underwater.