29/05/2026
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29/05/2026
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KUWAIT CITY, May 29: An 11-year-old Kuwaiti girl was injured in a suspected shark attack while swimming with her family at Al Zour Beach, according to local reports.
The incident occurred while the child was playing in the sea, when she was reportedly attacked by what witnesses described as a small reef shark. The girl sustained injuries but survived the encounter.
The incident triggered panic among beachgoers, many of whom rushed out of the water as the situation unfolded. Emergency services were immediately notified, and ambulance crews responded to the scene to provide medical assistance to the injured child.
The girl was taken for treatment, while authorities began assessing the circumstances surrounding the incident. No official details have yet been released regarding the species involved or the extent of the injuries.
The incident has raised concerns among visitors to the area, with authorities expected to monitor the beach and investigate the reported attack.