'This animal spared my life': Biologist bitten in head by shark hopes to meet it again

Published: 11/11/2025
'This animal spared my life': Biologist bitten in head by shark hopes to meet it again
Marine biologist Mauricio Hoyos recalls surviving a shark attack during a research trip in Costa Rica. Despite deep wounds on his face and head from a Galapagos shark, Hoyos managed to reach the surface and receive emergency care. Hoyos, known for his work studying shark behavior, hopes to encounter the same shark again, viewing the incident as a normal animal response to perceived threats.