Diver hospitalized after great white shark attack off Quebec’s Gaspé coast

CANADA Diver hospitalized after great white shark attack off Quebec’s Gaspé coast By Alessia Simona Maratta Global News Posted September 16, 2026 4:11 pm Updated September 16, 2026 4:25 pm 2 min read RELATED: Tracking Quebec White Shark Populations – Jul 31, 2026 LEAVE A COMMENT SHARE THIS ITEM ON FACEBOOK SHARE THIS ITEM ON X SEND THIS PAGE TO SOMEONE VIA EMAIL SEE MORE SHARING OPTIONS DESCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE INCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE 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. In a statement, scuba diving centre Plongée Percé said the incident occurred during a diving activity. The company did not provide details about the diver’s injuries or the circumstances surrounding the encounter, citing privacy concerns. 2:06 Vancouver Island diver captures rare shark encounter Stick to the Facts Add Global News as a Preferred Source on Google to see more of our stories in your search results. “Out of respect for the privacy of the person concerned, no additional details will be communicated on this matter,” the statement said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW ADVERTISEMENT Plongée Percé said emergency response measures were activated immediately after the incident. The diver received first aid at the scene before being transported to hospital for further assessment. Get breaking Montreal news Get breaking Montreal news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. SIGN UP FOR BREAKING MONTREAL NEWSLETTER GET STARTED BY PROVIDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO GLOBAL NEWS' TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY. Plongée Percé said it has received confirmation that the individual’s life is not in danger. The Canadian Coast Guard confirmed the incident to Global News. “This morning, at approximately 10:27 EDT on September 16, 2026, the Maritime Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (Québec) was alerted that a diver from the YODA—a private vessel which is also part of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary—had been bitten by a shark,” media relations officer Craig Macartney said. “Ambulance services were dispatched to tend the victim when the vessel arrived in Percé, Québec.” MORE ON CANADA MORE VIDEOS B.C. skyrunner’s family believe she fell to her death on Italy’s Matterhorn Group blames speed camera removal for 560% increase in speeding on Toronto…