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Shark Winks Before Taking Surfer's Leg
13 Oct
Summary
- Surfer Mel Ismail lost his right leg below the knee.
- Ismail described a shark's eye and a perceived wink.
- Another surfer rescued Ismail from the bloody water.
Mel Ismail, a 56-year-old Australian man, survived a harrowing shark attack at Glenfield Beach last month. While surfing alone, he was suddenly struck by a shark. Initially mistaking the impact for a dolphin, Ismail soon realized he was caught by a shark that dragged him underwater.
During the struggle, Ismail found himself face-to-face with the shark, describing its large black eye and his attempt to fight back. The shark then severed his right leg below the knee. Ismail recounted that he felt the shark "winked" before taking his limb.
He managed to remain calm, focusing on survival. His rescue was facilitated by another surfer who arrived on the scene and bravely entered the bloody water to assist him. Ismail is currently in stable condition but faces a lengthy recovery due to his serious injuries.
