A SWIMMER is missing and feared dead after being mauled by a shark off the Israeli coast.
Footage posted to social media shows the diver flailing around in the water just off Hadera, north-west Israel, on Monday.
The large shark appeared in shallow waters near a beach on Monday
It swam very near to paddlers, prompting many to flee the water screaming@JNS_org / X
The shark later attacked a swimmer further out to sea@JNS_org / X
Other clips capture the shark swimming amongst terrified paddlers in shallow water.
People in the sea, including children, could be seen rushing back to the shore and screaming in terror – moments before the attack.
The beast headed a bit further back out and began mauling a swimmer.
The unfortunate diver could be seen thrashing as the water around him slowly turned red – apparently with his blood.
The Hadera Municipality Coastal Department said it was “conducting searches by jet ski to locate the diver and will continue to update as developments occur”.
It added: “We urge the public traveling in the area to avoid entering the water and contact with the sharks.”
A statement from the Israel Police said: “A short time ago, officers from the Hadera Police Station and the Maritime Police were dispatched to the Hadera stream following reports from citizens who claimed they saw a shark attacking a diver in the water.
“Forces are en route, but no casualties have been located so far.”
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