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Man captures dramatic moment when shark attacked him
WLWT • • general
Key Points:
- A New Zealand diver, Henry Gibbs, was attacked by a grey reef shark while spearfishing in Fiji, an encounter caught on video showing the shark circling before striking his calf.
- Gibbs underwent four surgeries and a skin graft but is expected to make a full recovery, expressing gratitude for retaining full use of his leg.
- He acknowledged underestimating the threat posed by the shark, noting multiple grey reef sharks were present during the incident.
- Gibbs holds no ill will toward the shark, emphasizing he was in its natural habitat hunting its food and hopes to share lessons from his experience to help others avoid similar situations.
