2 Men Rescued From Lake Winnipesaukee, 1 Later Dies “The rarity of this event does not mean it’s not going to happen … "Holowach is a former president at Kipling North America, a fashion accessory business. They were courageous enough to jump in and retrieve the victim,” Cooper said.One of the kayakers grabbed Holowach, and the other paddled to get her back to shore, said Cathy Piffath, the other co-owner. Great whites aren’t common in Maine, which is the northern tip of their range, but recent summers have brought reports of sightings of the giant fish.The Maine Marine Patrol said a witness saw Holowach swimming off the shore of Bailey Island when she was bitten. The Arizona State University professor spoke to us in video and podcast interviews to explain what we know about sharks in this area, how people can stay safe when swimming in the ocean and what likely led to Monday's attack. They were courageous enough to jump in and retrieve the victim,” Cooper said.One of the kayakers grabbed Holowach, and the other paddled to get her back to shore, said Cathy Piffath, the other co-owner. He said that bite involved a different species of shark.He described Monday's attack as “highly unusual,” but said it’s cause for vigilance among beachgoers.“The rarity of this event does not mean it’s not going to happen again,” Keliher said.

There had previously only been one recorded unprovoked shark attack in Maine, and it was 10 years ago off Eastport, Maine Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher said. Arizona State University professor James Sulikowski had already been researching sharks in Maine when one fatally attacked a swimmer. "If you watch the video, you can hear me screaming underwater. The kayakers asked not to be identified.Holowach and her family own property in the area and are well known in the community, which is shaken by her death, said Rob Beal, major of the Maine Marine Patrol.The Marine Patrol has urged swimmers and boaters to use caution near Bailey Island and to avoid swimming near schooling fish or seals. The kayakers asked not to be identified.Stephen Arnold said he was working inside his home in Maine on Monday afternoon and looking out his window at the time of the attack. "The tragic shark attack took place just 20 yards from shore. He saw the deadly encounter as it unfolded. Holowach was a seasonal resident of Harpswell. They were actually splashing, and laughing, and talking with each other," he said. The shark fatally bit Holowach off Bailey Island on Monday while she was swimming.Scientists were able to later identify the shark as a great white using a tooth fragment, state officials said.

She and her family own property in the area and are well known in the community, which was shaken by her death, said Rob Beal, major of the Maine Marine Patrol. PATRICK KELIHER: I have the sad duty of confirming that Julie Dimperio Holowach 63, of New York City, died yesterday as a result of a shark attack while swimming near Bailey's Island. "Julie and her husband are well known... respected individuals and the community is really at a tough juncture," he said. 10 RI Businesses Issued Compliance Orders by COVID-19 Enforcement Task Force The New York City fashion executive killed in a great white shark attack in Maine was remembered for her love of golfing, gardening and volunteering in an obituary published Thursday. Two kayakers helped her get to shore and an ambulance provided further assistance, but she was pronounced dead at the scene, the marine patrol said.The rescuers were a man and woman in a rented tandem kayak, said Jeff Cooper, co-owner of H2Outfitters on the island, which offers instruction, rentals and sales of kayaks.The kayakers were on the shore when one of them saw something breach, and realized something was wrong, Cooper said.“They happened to be right there at the scene.

"Seals are going to feed on those schools of fish, so if you see a sick and injured seal that's swimming oddly and doing weird things, stay away from them. (AP Photo/Jim Gerberich)Connect with the definitive source for global and local news "And then all of a sudden, I saw the trailing swimmer being lifted somewhat out of the water,.

Great whites aren’t common in Maine, which is the northern tip of their range, but recent summers have brought reports of sightings of the giant fish.The Maine Marine Patrol said a witness saw Holowach swimming off the shore of Bailey Island when she was bitten. He said that bite involved a different species of shark.He described the Monday attack as “highly unusual,” but added it’s cause for vigilance among beachgoers.“The rarity of this event does not mean it’s not going to happen again,” Keliher said.The attack happened about 30 to 40 feet (9 to 12 meters) offshore, and the rescuers were a man and woman in a rented tandem kayak, said Jeff Cooper, co-owner H2Outfitters on the island, which offers instruction, rentals and sales of kayaks.The kayakers were on the shore when one of them saw something breach, and realized something was wrong, Cooper said.“They happened to be right there at the scene. "Other tips for avoiding a shark attack include staying out of the water at dawn and dusk and not wearing anything shiny when swimming. "It's with a heavy heart that we share our feelings of loss with Julie's family. He described Monday's attack as “highly unusual,” but said it’s cause for vigilance among beachgoers. Authorities in Maine said Tuesday the woman killed in a rare shark attack off the state's coast was a 63-year-old resident of New York City.

Two kayakers helped the person get to shore, and an ambulance provided further assistance, but she was pronounced dead at the scene, Marine Patrol said.

He said that bite involved a different species of shark. The Prior Shark Attack in Maine Keliher repeatedly stressed how rare this type of incident is in Maine, noting it was the state's first deadly shark attack ever and its second attack overall. Maine's first ever deadly shark attack claimed the life of a 63-year-old woman.

Authorities in Maine said Tuesday the shark that killed a woman The shark bite killed Julie Dimperio Holowach, 63, of New York City, the Maine Department of Marine Resources said. She retired in 2016, according to the Globe. Holowach’s tragic death marked the 13th shark attack in the US this year, two of which were fatal. James Sulikowski had been studying sharks off Maine when a white shark killed a swimmer, the state's first deadly shark attack ever..