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New Zealand Diver Henry Gibbs Recovers from Dramatic Shark Attack Captured on Video in Fiji

New Zealand diver Henry Gibbs survived a dramatic shark attack off the coast of Fiji on July 19, after a grey reef shark lunged and bit his calf. The incident was captured on camera, showing the predator making semicircles beneath the surface before surging forward to attack. Gibbs, who was spearfishing in deeper water, noted that the shark's agitated behavior was a clear signal to end the dive, but he underestimated the threat based on the shark's size. Following the attack, Gibbs underwent four surgeries and a skin graft. He is expected to make a full recovery and retains full use of his foot. Gibbs shared the footage on social media to educate other divers on recognizing shark behavior. He advised fellow divers to move away if a shark's behavior changes and to avoid judging a risk based on size alone. He expressed no hard feelings toward the shark, noting he was in its environment hunting its food.

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