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A diver was hospitalized after being attacked by a great white shark off the coast of Percé in Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula on Wednesday morning. Scuba diving center Plongée Percé immediately suspended all diving activities for the rest of the season due to the incident and has not released further details about the diver’s injuries, citing privacy concerns. The company confirmed that emergency response measures were taken promptly and assured that the individual is no longer in danger following hospitalization. This attack occurred against a backdrop of increasing great white shark sightings in the Gulf of St. Lawrence over recent years.
Written by the local model on 2026-09-17,
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same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
On Wednesday, a diver was injured by a great white shark while diving off the coast of Percé, Quebec in the Gaspé region, leading to hospitalization for further evaluation. The incident occurred shortly before 10:30 a.m., prompting immediate emergency response from local authorities and Plongée Percé, a commercial diving firm that provided first aid on-site. Diving activities have been suspended indefinitely as a precautionary measure. This attack follows an increase in great white shark sightings in the Gulf of St. Lawrence over recent years, with such incidents being exceptionally rare according to the Canadian Shark Attack Registry maintained by the independent non-profit St. Lawrence Shark Observatory, which lists only 15 confirmed out of more than 30 reported attacks since records began.
Written for “Shark Attack Off Quebec Coast” on 2026-09-17,
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A diver was sent to hospital after an encounter with a great white shark off the Gaspé coast on Wednesday morning, prompting a local diving operator to suspend all diving activities for the remainder of the season.
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In a statement, scuba diving centre Plongée Percé said the incident occurred during a diving activity.
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The company did not provide details about the diver’s injuries or the circumstances surrounding the encounter, citing privacy concerns.
“Out of respect for the privacy of the person concerned, no additional details will be communicated on this matter,” the statement said.
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Plongée Percé said emergency response measures were activated immediately after the incident.
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The diver received first aid at the scene before being transported to hospital for further assessment.
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Plongée Percé said it has received confirmation that the individual’s life is not in danger.
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The Canadian Coast Guard confirmed the incident to Global News.
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The incident comes amid an increase in reported great white shark sightings in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in recent years, including in waters off Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula and Atlantic Canada.
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As a precaution, the company announced that all diving activities have been suspended for the rest of the season.
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The incident occurred in waters near Percé, a popular tourist destination on Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula known for its marine wildlife and diving opportunities.
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Plongée Percé said it would provide further information if new developments warrant an update.
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