Overview
- Maldives Police, which confirmed Friday they have opened a case, said the attack happened Saturday, April 11 near Kooddoo in Gaafu Alifu Atoll.
- The 31-year-old Spanish doctor remains at ADK Hospital in Malé after an amputation, with local outlets reporting he is off life support though his family has not confirmed that update.
- The victim’s wife has filed a complaint alleging serious negligence by the tour operator that ran the snorkeling excursion.
- Authorities and local experts are exploring whether a pause in fish‑processing waste discharges near Kooddoo altered shark behavior by conditioning animals to expect food from boats and swimmers.
- Spain’s embassy in New Delhi is providing consular assistance as officials coordinate care and consider repatriation options.