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Man captures dramatic moment when shark attacked him
KOCO • • world
Key Points:
- A New Zealand-based diver, Henry Gibbs, was attacked by a grey reef shark while spearfishing in Fiji, an encounter captured on video and shared on social media.
- The shark bit Gibbs' calf and performed a "death roll," resulting in serious injuries requiring four surgeries and a skin graft.
- Gibbs expressed gratitude for retaining full use of his leg and anticipates a full recovery, emphasizing the importance of learning from his experience.
- He acknowledged underestimating the threat posed by the shark and stressed the need for caution when in the animal's natural environment.
- Gibbs plans to share the footage and lessons from the incident to help others avoid similar dangerous encounters and respond appropriately if attacked.
