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Georgia Man Pushes Fiancée to Safety, Bitten by Shark
28 Jul
Summary
- Man saved pregnant fiancée from shark in Florida waters.
- Shark bit man's foot twice before he fought it off.
- Recovery expected to take over three months, impacting work.
A man from Georgia experienced a terrifying shark encounter while on vacation in Florida, prioritizing his pregnant fiancée's safety above his own. The incident occurred in waist-deep water at Daytona Beach Shores over the weekend.
As a four-foot shark attacked, the man, Jacorey High, immediately pushed his fiancée, Morgan Mims, towards the shore. He reported the shark bit his left foot twice in rapid succession before he punched its nose, causing it to release its grip.
High recounted the shark lunging at him repeatedly as he scrambled to escape the water. He managed to reach a lifeguard tower before collapsing from his injuries. He was transported to Halifax Health Medical Center for surgery due to severe tissue damage to his foot.
Doctors estimate High's recovery will take a minimum of three months, rendering him unable to work his job. To cover medical bills and living expenses, he has launched a GoFundMe campaign. Globally, unprovoked shark encounters are rare, with Florida recording the most in the U.S. in 2025.
