Underwatertimes.com News Service - January 31, 2011 21:19 EST
CANCUN, Quintana Roo --

Nicole Ruth, a Canadian tourist, has been bitten by a shark off the beach of the Royal Park hotel in Cancun.

Local police say the attack, which they deemed unusual and unprecedented, occurred around noon on Monday.

The 38-year-old Ruth was hospitalized and is said to be in critical but stable condition.

More details to follow.