An Israeli man, Barak Tzach, has died following a shark attack off the country’s Mediterranean coast. Authorities confirmed that human remains discovered during a two-day search matched the father of four, who had entered the water with snorkeling gear and an underwater camera.
Tzach was swimming in a prohibited area known for attracting endangered dusky and sandbar sharks, drawing both marine life enthusiasts and conservation concerns. Despite official warnings and a swimming ban, beachgoers frequently enter the waters, sometimes feeding or touching the sharks.
Tzach’s wife, Sarit, stated in a Facebook post that he entered the water to document, not interact with, the sharks. She explained he attempted to keep a safe distance using his camera stick before being attacked as he returned to shore.
Authorities have since closed the affected beach and nearby areas. The incident marks only the third recorded shark attack in Israel, the last fatal one occurring in the 1940s.
The area had drawn large crowds during a national holiday, many sharing the waters with sharks. Conservationists have called for stricter measures to protect both people and marine wildlife, as shark-human interactions grow increasingly dangerous.
Source: Swifteradio.com
