Incident Report
Woman Bitten During Shark Feeding Activity at Utah Aquarium
Farmington, Utah·United States
A 26-year-old woman sustained a minor hand injury while participating in a shark feeding activity at Sea Quest Aquarium in Layton, Utah on May 20, 2023. The incident occurred at the facility's dock area during an afternoon session.
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On May 20, 2023, at approximately 3:00 PM, a shark feeding activity at Sea Quest Aquarium in Layton, Davis County, Utah resulted in a minor injury to a 26-year-old female participant. The incident occurred at the facility's dock area. During the hands-on feeding activity, the woman was bitten on her hand. The injury was classified as minor and did not result in fatality. The specific shark species involved was not identified in available incident records. This incident is classified as provoked, as it occurred during a deliberate human-shark interaction activity. Sea Quest Aquarium is a public aquarium facility that offers various educational experiences and interactive programs involving marine life. While detailed information regarding the immediate response, medical treatment provided, and specific circumstances surrounding the bite is limited, the non-fatal outcome with minor injury severity was documented. The incident contributes to the broader understanding of risks associated with controlled feeding activities in captive marine environments.