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Man captures dramatic moment when shark attacked him
WESH • • world
Key Points:
- New Zealand diver Henry Gibbs was attacked by a grey reef shark while spearfishing in Fiji, with the incident captured on video showing the shark circling before lunging at him.
- The shark bit Gibbs' calf and performed a "death roll," resulting in serious injuries that required four surgeries and a skin graft.
- Despite the severity of the attack, Gibbs expressed gratitude for his recovery and full use of his foot, emphasizing he feels lucky to be alive.
- Gibbs acknowledged underestimating the threat posed by the sharks and hopes to share his experience and lessons learned to help others avoid similar encounters.
- He holds no resentment toward the shark, recognizing he was in its natural environment and attributing the incident to being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
