Watch: Terrifying moment shark attacks spearfish diver off Fiji coast
A New Zealand diver was attacked by a shark while spearfishing off the coast of Fiji, resulting in significant injuries requiring surgery. The diver captured the incident on camera and has since urged others to be more cautious of shark behavior in the water.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the inherent risks of spearfishing and the importance of understanding marine wildlife behavior to prevent dangerous human-wildlife encounters.
FIJI — A spearfisher’s first dive trip took a terrifying turn this month when he was attacked by a shark off the coast of Fiji. On July 19, New Zealand diver Henry Gibbs had been exploring a reef for a couple of hours before moving into clearer water to hunt for a larger catch. MASSIVE 1,400-POUND GREAT WHITE SHARK BRETON RAISES QUESTIONS AFTER IT PINGS OFF FLORIDA COAST \"We’d missed a few shots on other fish, and there were a handful of grey reef sharks around, with this one hanging around us longer than the others,\" Gibbs recounted in an Instagram post regarding the incident. The shark then began making semicircles beneath him and became riled. Captured entirely on camera, Gibbs’ POV footage reveals the exact moment the shark suddenly surged forward and attacked his calf, leaving him with significant injuries.
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