Lopez reportedly did not have an air tank, and was breathing above the water while diving.
One official said local divers had been warned of the presence Sharks In the area, most of them have not been out for several days.
However, Lopez ignored the warnings because he needed to make money from collecting oystersThe shortage of seafood led to a high demand.
Divers and anglers give the local government an annual fishing fee of about £309 per catch fish in the area.
When attacking, the shark can swim at speeds of up to 35 miles per hour, guided by a very strong sense of smell, but it usually preys on seals, sea lions, anddolphins and turtles.
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Manuel Lopez was diving under waternear San Jose Beach Topari Bay On the west coast of Mexico, when he was attacked by a six-meter great white shark.
Lopez reportedly did not have an air tank, and was breathing above the water while diving.
One official said local divers had been warned of the presence Sharks In the area, most of them have not been out for several days.
However, Lopez ignored the warnings because he needed to make money from collecting oystersThe shortage of seafood led to a high demand.
Divers and anglers give the local government an annual fishing fee of about £309 per catch fish in the area.
When attacking, the shark can swim at speeds of up to 35 miles per hour, guided by a very strong sense of smell, but it usually preys on seals, sea lions, anddolphins and turtles.
