Man captures dramatic moment when shark attacked him
A diver named Henry Gibbs survived a shark attack while spearfishing in Fiji, requiring multiple surgeries and skin grafts. Gibbs shared his experience to warn others about the risks of hunting in shark-inhabited waters.
Why it matters
The story serves as a cautionary tale regarding wildlife interaction and ocean safety for recreational divers.
A diver's dramatic encounter with a shark was captured on video as he was spearfishing in Fiji. In a video that Henry Gibbs posted on social media, a grey reef shark can be seen making semicircles below the surface before surging toward him and attacking on July 19. Gibbs, a New Zealand-based ocean enthusiast and content creator, said the shark latched onto his calf and began "death rolling." "Feeling incredibly lucky to still have my leg, full use of my foot and to be on the mend, Gibbs wrote in a social media post.
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