Sharks typically gather in this region, attracted by the warm waters discharged from a local power station—the Orot Rabin—especially during warmer months. Despite this, Israel has not documented any fatal shark attacks since its establishment in 1948, making this incident highly uncommon.
Video footage circulating on social media captured a man apparently struggling in the water from hundreds of feet away, as bystanders cried out in alarm. A witness, Eliya Motai, described the scene, noting the presence of blood and panicked screams, while recalling how they had spotted sharks in the water just a day prior.
Authorities have since shut down the beach for safety reasons, and a thorough search operation is underway to locate the missing individual. Experts indicate that dusky and sandbar sharks are common in the area, where their presence is fueled by the warm water and the abundance of fish from a nearby stream. According to YNet, this incident marks only the fourth recorded shark attack in Israeli waters since 1948, underscoring its rarity.
Video footage circulating on social media captured a man apparently struggling in the water from hundreds of feet away, as bystanders cried out in alarm. A witness, Eliya Motai, described the scene, noting the presence of blood and panicked screams, while recalling how they had spotted sharks in the water just a day prior.
Authorities have since shut down the beach for safety reasons, and a thorough search operation is underway to locate the missing individual. Experts indicate that dusky and sandbar sharks are common in the area, where their presence is fueled by the warm water and the abundance of fish from a nearby stream. According to YNet, this incident marks only the fourth recorded shark attack in Israeli waters since 1948, underscoring its rarity.
