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Influencer somehow survives savage caught-on-camera shark attack that nearly cost him his leg
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- New Zealand fishing content creator Henry Gibbs was attacked by a gray reef shark during his first dive in Fiji, sustaining serious injuries to his right leg but is expected to make a full recovery after four surgeries and a skin graft.
- Gibbs captured the entire attack on camera, showing the shark biting his leg, and was assisted out of the water by fellow divers before receiving hospital treatment.
- Despite the traumatic experience, Gibbs expressed no hard feelings toward the shark, acknowledging he was in the predator’s natural environment and speculating that noise from their boat and spearguns may have agitated the animal.
- He shared important safety advice for divers, including ending a dive if a shark’s behavior changes, avoiding camouflage wetsuits in tropical waters, and not underestimating the risk based on a shark’s size.
- The incident has given Gibbs a deeper appreciation for life, and he remains grateful for retaining full use of his foot.
