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Swordfish are vigorous, powerful fighters. Although no unprovoked attacks on humans have been reported, swordfish can be very dangerous when harpooned. They have run their swords through the planking of small boats when hurt. In 2015, a Hawaiian fisherman was killed by a swordfish after attempting to spear the animal. [30]
An Italian surfer died last week after being impaled by a swordfish while surfing in Indonesia, local media reported.. Giulia Manfrini, a 36-year-old from northern Italy, was in the water in ...
Humans killed per year Animal Humans killed per year Animal Humans killed per year 1 Mosquitoes: 1,000,000 [a] Mosquitoes 750,000 Mosquitoes 725,000 2 Humans 475,000 Humans (homicide) 437,000 Snakes 50,000 3 Snakes: 50,000 Snakes 100,000 Dogs 25,000 4 Dogs: 25,000 [b] Dogs 35,000 Tsetse flies 10,000 5 Tsetse flies: 10,000 [c] Freshwater snails ...
Lahmudin told state news agency Antara that the swordfish had caused a wound 2 inches deep. The resort where she had been staying said she loved surfing in the region.
Giulia Manfrini, 36, was surfing in the waters of Masokut Island when a needlefish struck her in the chest, leading to her drowning, officials said.
The term "medical gore" is sometimes used to refer to particularly graphic real-life medical imagery, such as intense surgical procedures. The term is often considered a synonym for “graphic violence”, but some people or organizations distinguish between the terms “gore” and “graphic violence”.
"Unfortunately, even with the brave efforts of her partner, local resort staff and doctors, Giulia couldn't be saved," said AWAVE Travel in a statement
If this is a problem with dolphins it is an even greater problem with billfish such as swordfish, which swim and accelerate faster than dolphins. In 2009, Taiwanese researchers from the National Chung Hsing University introduced new concepts of "kidnapped airfoils and circulating horsepower" to explain the swimming capabilities of swordfish ...