Scuba Diver Escaped Shark Attack In Australia
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Scuba Diver Survives Great White Shark Attack in Australia
Summary
On January 25, 2007, AFP reported a remarkable escape from a Great White Shark attack by a courageous scuba diver. How did this diver evade one of the ocean’s fiercest predators, a creature known to grow up to 30 feet long and weigh several tons?Article
In a dramatic encounter off the coast of Australia, Eric Nerhus, a seasoned scuba diver, fought back against a formidable Great White Shark. Determined not to become “undignified fish food,” Nerhus faced off against the ocean’s most notorious predator, a relentless and powerful creature.
The Terrifying Encounter
Eric was collecting abalone south of Sydney when he found himself halfway into the gaping jaws of a 10-foot Great White Shark. The terrifying moment saw Eric’s shoulders, head, and one arm trapped in the shark’s mouth, its razor-sharp teeth crunching on his scuba vest.Recalling the ordeal from his hospital bed, Eric shared with Australia's Nine Network TV that the attack took him by complete surprise. Initially shocked, he quickly realized the dire situation as his breathing apparatus and mask were dislodged during the violent struggle.
Fighting Back
With incredible presence of mind, Eric repeatedly stabbed the shark’s eye with his abalone chisel. This desperate action was his only chance as the shark violently shook him in its vice-like grip around his waist.The relentless stabbing seemed to deter the shark, if only temporarily. In a critical moment, it loosened its grip, allowing Eric to escape its deadly jaws. Despite injuries, Eric managed to swim to the surface, pursued by the shark.
A Narrow Escape
Thanks to his quick thinking and the timely assistance of his son, who pulled him to safety, Eric narrowly avoided becoming a meal for the great predator.This incident highlights the dangers scuba divers, snorkelers, surfers, and swimmers face in the waters of Australia, South Africa, and Florida, where Great White Shark encounters are not uncommon. Remarkably, Eric Nerhus survived what is often a fatal meeting with one of the sea’s deadliest hunters.
Indeed, Eric’s survival is a testament to his bravery and quick thinking, allowing him to defy the odds and live to tell the tale.
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