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Man captures dramatic moment when shark attacked him
WMUR • • general
Key Points:
- A New Zealand-based diver, Henry Gibbs, was attacked by a grey reef shark while spearfishing in Fiji, an incident captured on video and shared on social media.
- The shark bit Gibbs' calf and performed a "death roll," resulting in injuries that required four surgeries and a skin graft.
- Gibbs expressed gratitude for his recovery and acknowledged the severity of the attack, noting he was lucky not to lose his leg.
- He admitted underestimating the threat posed by the grey reef sharks and emphasized the importance of learning from his experience.
- Gibbs holds no ill will toward the shark, recognizing he was in its natural habitat, and plans to share his footage and lessons to help others avoid similar incidents.
