While many survivors might be left fearful or angry, Santiñaque said he does not blame the animal for the attack.
“The ocean is its home, and we are the ones entering its environment,” he said.
“Sharks are not villains or monsters. They are wild animals and an essential part of the marine ecosystem.”
This comes as a recent shark attack turned deadly in Western Australia.
A 35-year-old man died after being attacked near Michaelmas Island, southeast of Perth, on June 6, marking the third fatal shark encounter in the region in just four weeks.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene after receiving reports of the attack at approximately 11:25 a.m. local time. The victim was transported back to shore by boat, where paramedics attempted life-saving measures.
“He was conveyed back to shore by boat, where he was met by St John Ambulance (SJA) WA paramedics. Sadly, he was unable to be revived,” Western Australia Police said in a statement.