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Shark skin laceration.

Sean D Doherty1, Ted Rosen

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.

Dermatology Online Journal
|November 7, 2006
PubMed
Summary
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Bull shark encounters can cause severe skin lacerations due to their rough skin. Conservative treatment led to a good outcome in this rare case, highlighting effective management of shark bite injuries.

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Area of Science:

  • Marine biology
  • Dermatology
  • Traumatology

Background:

  • Shark attacks are infrequent but can result in significant injuries.
  • Bull sharks (Carcharhinus leucas) possess uniquely abrasive dermal denticles.
  • Literature documenting direct interactions and resulting injuries from bull sharks is sparse.

Observation:

  • A patient sustained multiple lacerations after direct physical contact with a bull shark.
  • The injury involved significant epidermal and dermal damage due to the shark's skin texture.
  • The event was characterized by violent, close-range interaction.

Findings:

  • Conservative wound management was implemented for the bull shark-induced lacerations.
  • The patient experienced a favorable clinical recovery.

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  • No secondary complications, such as infection, were noted post-treatment.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the potential for severe skin trauma from bull shark interactions.
    • Conservative treatment approaches can be effective for managing such rare injuries.
    • Highlights the need for continued reporting of marine-animal related trauma for better understanding and preparedness.