South of Ardmore, County Waterford, Ireland
CorroboratedAugust 11, 2026 · Provoked · Non-fatal
A shark angler was bitten on the calf aboard a small vessel south of Ardmore, County Waterford, on August 11, 2026. The person said he had landed a blue shark when it lunged at his leg. Emergency services airlifted him to Cork University Hospital.