@ynetnews: Warning: The article contains a graphic video of the attack. Viewer discretion is advised. Diver missing after suspected shark attack off northern Israel Suspected shark attack off Hadera’s coast prompts urgent search for missing diver, with authorities warning public not to enter water amid reports of dusky sharks near shore *** Police reported Monday that they received a report of a suspected shark attack at the beach in the northern city of Hadera, with emergency service Magen David Adom (MDA) reporting a similar call was received by teams as well. "A short while ago, officers from the Hadera police station and the marine unit were dispatched to the Hadera stream following a report by individuals who claimed to have seen a shark attacking a diver in the water," police said in a statement. As of now, the diver has not been located. Following the reports, the Hadera Municipality’s beach division launched a search operation using a jet ski. "We’re scanning the area to locate the diver and will update as needed," the city said. "We urge the public to avoid entering the water and to keep a safe distance from the sharks." The report comes days after two female dusky sharks (Carcharhinus obscurus) — a species considered harmless to humans — were spotted swimming off the coast of Beit Yanai, not far from Hadera. A graphic video of the alleged attack has surfaced online. "I suddenly noticed two shadows in the water," said Yehuda Zimbris, who filmed the Beit Yanai encounter. "I started recording and saw they were sharks. They got within 50–100 meters (164–328 feet) of the shoreline, which caused panic among swimmers. #SharkAttack #IsraelNews #Shark #Hadera #Coast #IsraelBeach #Diver #Ynetnews #YnetGlobal

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