The other three destroyers escaped with little damage, but Shark was crippled by gunfire, having her fuel pipes and steering gear wrecked. The forecastle gun was completely blown away with most of its gun crew shortly before the captain, Commander Loftus Jones, declined an offer of assistance from the destroyer , as it would put Acasta in too much danger.
The other three destroyers escaped without major issues, but Shark suffered severe damage due to gunfire, including damaged fuel lines and steering systems. The forecastle gun was destroyed along with most of its crew just before Captain Commander Loftus Jones declined help from the destroyer, fearing it would put Acasta in danger.