A coroner’s investigation into the tragic shark attack death of Kaelah Marlow, 19, found that “there was nothing that the lifeguards could have done to prevent” her dying at Waihi Beach, New Zealand
A teenager suffered from “unsurvivable blood loss” after being fatally attacked by a great white shark while at the beach with her friends, a coroner has ruled.
Kaelah Marlow, 19, was enjoying the day at Waihi Beach on New Zealand ‘s North Island when the 2.8m (9.2ft) long beast struck on 7 January 2021.
The young woman was horrifically attacked by the sea monster, and while still conscious called for help – yelling “shark” – when rescuers reached her.
The 19-year-old was then hauled aboard a rescue boat and whisked back to shore for medical treatment.