A 26-year-old Chinese woman was injured in a shark attack while scuba diving in the Maldives earlier this month. The incident occurred after she entered the water during her menstrual period, seeking to capture Instagram-worthy photos. According to reports, the woman had researched the safety of diving while menstruating and was advised that it was safe. She used a tampon before entering the water. However, during her dive, she encountered nurse sharks and attempted to interact with them, which led to the attack. The woman sustained deep bite marks on her wrists, which she later showcased on social media. Despite the injury, she reportedly refused to leave the water immediately after the attack, expressing dissatisfaction with her tour guide and laughing as her wound was bandaged. In a video shared online, she displayed her bruised and swollen arm, with friends urging her to seek medical attention to prevent infection. She eventually visited a local hospital, where her wound was cleaned and she received a tetanus injection. In an interview following the incident, the woman stated that she did not feel much pain during the attack, which led her to downplay the severity of her injuries. "Because I can make my own judgments. If the shark had bitten my blood vessel, or my major artery, or my bone, and if my joints couldn't move, I would definitely be very panicked," she said. She speculated that her silver bracelet may have attracted the shark's attention. "If I really have to have my limb amputated, crying won't help," she added. Experts from the Florida Museum of Natural History have noted that there is no conclusive evidence linking menstruation to shark bites. They suggest that water pressure may temporarily halt menstrual flow, reducing the likelihood of blood being released into the water. This incident follows a recent tragic event in Australia, where a holidaymaker was killed by a shark while swimming with her boyfriend. The couple was attacked by a three-metre Bull Shark in unpatrolled waters off Kylies Beach, highlighting the risks associated with swimming in certain areas. As the woman recovers from her injuries, the incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers of interacting with marine life.