On September 16, 2026, a diver taking part in a Plongée Percé expedition off the coast of Percé was injured after a white shark made contact with him. The diver stayed awake throughout the episode and, after leaving the water, removed his own equipment.
The encounter occurred in the maritime area surrounding the town of Percé, located on Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula. Plongée Percé, a non‑profit group that organizes diving trips in the region, was overseeing the dive when the incident happened.
After the shark contact, the diver surfaced, swam to shore and, without external assistance, stripped off his gear before awaiting further help. No other participants in the dive reported injuries.
Emergency services were summoned to the site following the diver’s self‑extraction. Medical personnel attended to the injuries caused by the shark bite, confirming that the diver remained conscious both during and after the incident.
White sharks are known to inhabit the Atlantic waters off eastern Canada, and while encounters with divers are relatively rare, they have been documented in the area. This incident adds to the record of shark‑human interactions along the Gaspé coastline.
Local authorities have not released additional specifics regarding the extent of the injuries or any investigative steps being taken. Plongée Percé has acknowledged the diver’s involvement in the expedition but has not issued further comment.