A diver was reportedly decapitated by a great white shark in Mexico in what has been noted as the first shark attack of 2023.

Manuel Lopez, 53, was reportedly scuba diving for mollusks in Tobari Bay using a surface supplied air source – scuba without the tanks – when he was attacked by a 19-foot great white shark, Tracking Sharks reported. (RELATED: REPORT: Shark Kills Woman Snorkeling In Hawaii)

“He was diving when the animal attacked him, impressively ripping off his head and biting both shoulders,” said Jose Bernal, speaking for the fisherman who witnessed the incident, the outlet stated.