Arctic Surfer Escapes 2 Great White Sharks Attack
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- čas přidán 21. 04. 2024
- It has been a long time since my shark attack and there have been many interviews and documentaries on my double shark attack and how I survived it.
Now that I have my own CZcams channel I thought it would be good to do my own version. Here it is.
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www.surfcoach.no
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Biography:
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Am I the only one who thought he was attacked in the Arctic, and immediately felt confused that a great white was that far North lol. Great video, cannot believe how lucky you were! Those predators aren’t playing around. What a boss!
GWs have taken indigenous hunters in Greenland, who go out to hunt small whales in seal- skin kayaks, that sit really low in the water.
They already been in my home 🇧🇻.
Haha no you weren’t. The title might seem a bit misleading, but I have lived in the Arctic and some of my videos are arctic based so I tried including who i am and what happened in the same title. Take care.
@@noodles8638 really? So there are GWs in the arctic waters?
@@thetruth5791 Wow!
I love how people always say the shark was just mistaken and they really don't want to eat you. That's little comfort when a chunk is missing out of your side and your bleeding to death in the ocean. At least the shark realized it's mistake.
Well actually sharks do eat people. They just don’t eat the surfboard. So when they taste the board they spit the surfer out, but people have been eaten while swimming, diving etc.
Tell that to Cameron Robbins.
Mistaken identity is BS
@@shannonainsliesurf Sharks do eat people especially Bull sharks. Most are worried about great whites but they aren't traditionally man eaters. Bulls and blues will eat a person immediately. Other big sharks often confuse us for something else. If great whites or most large dangerous sharks actually actively hunted humans no beaches would ever be safe. EVER.
Yes! Thats all that matters! Mr sharkton G. Whiteson-sharkey didnt mean to actually hurt you with that "curiosity " nibble which happened to unfortunately take your lower half at the waist. As bob bobs like a bobber in the foaming roiling blood red sea. Bob knew just before darkness took him that mr sharklin sharkinson just wanted to say "ello!". Thats the important part.
I’m not gonna lie, this story is absolutely insane. Being 100 meters out from shore and coming face to face with a great white shark??? Just coming face to face with a GW is enough to give most people PTSD for the rest of their lives and that’s without even getting attacked. Not only did you get attacked while having a deep cut bleeding profusely in the water, and not only did you get attacked by a fairly large GW, YOU GOT ATTACKED BY TWO??? Dude, I would’ve had a massive heart attack if I were in your shoes. God truly blessed you to tell this tale!! I feel like 99% of other people would’ve been eaten.
Haha thanks Yoni. It is a miracle I am alive and am very thankful for it. Have a good day and take care.
Shannon, my good Samaritan. Thank you for coming to me like an angel when I got attacked. I think you and God saved me allot of trauma, by comforting me all the way to the rocks. I don't realise how lucky I was to have you there. Love you man ❤.
Hi Joseph. Good to hear from you and thanks for your comment. So glad you survived that shark attack and that Hod protected you. Keep going strong. God bless 😊🙌
Glad to hear you're safe. When did you get attacked?
@@jamesfleming4229 Thanks. I was attacked in 2000, 17 July
Wtf Shannon was there for your shark attack too???? Time to buy some lottery tickets because the odds of that happening are wild. I think I’ll avoid surfing South Africa for a bit lol
@@Llamaguru haha maybe I should buy some lottery tickets haha
Well told story - a surfers worst nightmare for sure . I’m seldom alone surfing here in California but on those rare occasions when I am thinking about sharks can really give me the creeps
Thanks. And yes there are a couple of sharks in California and can be a bit creepy 😅
Dont take risk ! Dont play with sharks ! Life is important. 👍
@@user-uu6qg6lt4ythat’s one way to look at it but it also sounds boring. No risk means no reward.
@@shannonainsliesurfis it worth it risking your life to not sound "boring"?
@@shannonainsliesurf no one cares... Only ppl that's white give a f. U doin white ppl activities for clout. u ho
One shark attack is bad enough, but two at pretty much the same time is insane odds, am pleased you made it out, thats an insane experience, I saw some commentary on this that suggested the other attacking shark may have inadvertently saved you from the first, either that or it was a coordinated attack, no matter which that was an awful, insane attack, but you survived and thank you so much for telling your story.
Thanks for sharing. Yes there are different theories of what might have happened. Either a coordinated attack or the one missed me because the other got me first. Either way, I’m fortunate to be alive 🙏
The story he tells, is the one I envision when I’m near water, and don’t go in 😂
Haha… ok well I will go in for you and catch the waves!
People never talk about shark attacks and Jesus. This makes it my favorite.
Glad you like it :)
I saw your attacking incident movie few years ago.
I felt releaved when I knew that eventually you were survived from those great whites.
You are one of the most Luckiest guy in this world.
God Bless You all the time❤.
Thank you. God bless you too.
@@shannonainsliesurf
Thank-you sir.
Dark and cold water sea is particularly dangerous.
Please be careful.
@@frantic1987 thanks, i will :)
I second this. I try to put myself in the shoes of the people with these stories. I always carry a blade anytime I’m in the water.
@@Spartan-Of-Truth haha do you really take a blade with in the water?
When I’m sitting in the lineup the thought is always at the back of my mind.
Oooooh…. I know the feeling. Hope you still surf with peace of mind!
I remember this being all over tv, back in the day! From what I remember, that second shark ended up being your savior, if I’m not mistaken. What a crazy experience! Sick, that your outlook on life is so positive, after being so close to death.
There are several theories, and that’s one of them 😊 Glad I survived 😊 Have a good day and weekend.
@@shannonainsliesurf Do you still surf ?
@@laurentcambon Yes I do. Would you?
@@shannonainsliesurf No, I don’t think it only happens to others.
@@shannonainsliesurf I have had some shark encounters that were scary, not attacks, and it took me a second to shake that off. im a pretty dedicated surfer and in all honesty I don't know if I could get back out there after that. it would take some time and I feel like any shadow out there would have me tweaking big time. big balls you carry.
God blessed this man. Most descriptive shark attack story I've ever heard.
Thank you :)
Thank G you are safe.compliments to the genius doctor!
@@Dandino53 Thanks :)
God has nothing to do with it. He was lucky.
@@doh4828 No such thing as luck. Everything happens for a reason.
Wowsa Skannels. So stoked you get to tell your story and uplift those that need to hear it in that moment. Enjoy your travels and keep safe 🙏
Thanks Candice. Hope you’re well 😊
Amazing story, glad your life got the extension !!! God threw you that wave
@@fanzareli88 thanks. Yes He did!
Thanks for sharing such a scary attack. It's great something positive happened for you as an after effect. Your a brave man. Still surfing! Cheers!
Thanks Tracy. Have a good day.
incredible story, honestly the way you can recall it shows strength and courage to relive such a surreal experience. more power to you!
Thanks Harris! Have a good day.
amazing story - relieved to see it end happily and peacefully and wish this man all the best moving forward. deserves it after surviving such a living nightmare
Thank you :)
Wow. I am very happy for you. What a life changing experience. That day was a blessing that pivoted everything. ❤
Yes indeed. Thanks :)
Crazy brotha. Glad you’re still hear with us 🤙🏼 I think not being afraid and sort of rolling with it in a way saved you. Confusion sometimes saves us In moments of danger.
Thanks for the kind words 🙌
@@shannonainsliesurf absolutely man. Losing a fellow surfer is always tragic and upsetting to the core so I’m glad you’re here 🤙🏼
@@SaltySoul92🙌🙌
Here*
This has nothing to do with his hearing.
I agree. Sometimes confusion and not understanding what's happening saves people from tragedy.
But this was not that.
Jesus saved this man.
Thanks for sharing this, Shannon. Wonderful story how this also changed your life in such a positive way.
The “and he never even had a driver’s license” part had me laughing. Your brother and dad sound like real champs too.🙏🏻
It is a pleasure. Glad you liked it! They are both amazing!!
Yes!
Super Scary and super lucky mate, you told the story very well! i broke my neck surfing in 1998 even though i use a wheel chair i know im super lucky to be alive. i share my story aswell but no were near as good and as clear as you, well done!
Oh wow that’s crazy. Glad you are sharing your story and that you feel blessed to be alive. Keep going and keep sharing the inspiration 😊🙌
I hope you are in no pain though?
@@Thetruththatisee I have no pain
A lot of debate is raging about surfing helmets right now. Do you think it would've made a difference in your situation?
@@inobi30 no
Beautifully said! I surf 🏄♂️ every day in northern California, great white water. I can relate to your story 💯. I know 5 people who have been attacked here locally. They all lived fortunately. The attack for you turned out to be a turning point in your life and a blessing. It's amazing how the universe ✨️ works. Thank you for sharing 🤙
Glad your friends are ok. Stay safe out there
God bless you mate I think He saved ur life. Your a amazing storyteller. Glad to see ur alive and well
Thanks Bridget. Appreciate it.
Very informative!! Glad you’re doing well and you have an awesome outlook on life!!
I appreciate that!
I remember this attack i was around 16 at the time. Glad you ok buddy. Must have been a frightening experience. God is good
Very frightening. Yes God is good!
@@shannonainsliesurf I was surprised. I didn't think they swam in the artic. I wonder how often white sharks stay in these waters? maybe there is good seal hunting grounds near that area.
@@RageOfTheTiger fortunately there are no sharks in those arctic waters, but it could change. There are a bunch of killer whales though.
@@RageOfTheTigerAlaska sees great white migrations and we have different shark species here, including pacific sleeper shark, the largest predatory fish
I love to watch surfing and I’m so glad you are alive and well. Stay safe out there!
Thank you 😊
I’ve seen the video of ur attack before I cannot believe u lived through that let alone only had a hand injury it was wild and hearing it first hand is smthg!! Thanks for sharing ur story!!
Thanks for watching Vanessa. Hope you have a good day. Keep well.
You’re so eloquent in the way you speak. So glad you’re ok and that it gave you the second wind you needed to get your life on track!
Thank you :)
What an incredible story. You are so insanely lucky all you had were stitches to your finger. The 2nd shark saved your life, wow
Thanks bro. Very fortunate!
Im so glad you are ok! Very brave of you to tell this story.
This is one of the reasons I dont go swimming in the sea. My mind is constantly thinking of sharks. Ive watched waaay too many shark films!
Pleasure Amy. Haha maybe stop watching those scary shark movies and go surf!
So glad you made it back to shore, and lived to tell the story ❤
Thank you
Hello Shannon! Thank you for creating this video. I’m so glad to hear you are doing well now. Man, I remember seeing this on TV and my jaw literally hit the floor! Honestly, this was the craziest shark attack I’ve ever seen. Take care and it’s good to know you have a CZcams channel. New subscriber here.🤙🏻
Thanks Chris. Hope you are well. Have a good day.
You're a good guy....humble and strong....you experienced something incredible and now your journey begins...
Thanks for your kind words
Oh, I remember this. I think the guy was just a teenager. I couldn't believe he'd survived with just minor injuries. No limbs ripped off. I don't go into the ocean anymore. I just can't relax. I love sharks. They are amazing animals. But I'd have a heart attack if I saw one. I could never go cage diving with GW'S. My heart just couldn't take the fear.
Yes that’s right, I was 15 years old when it happened. And very happy to escape with minor injuries :)
Brilliant story, well told. Thank heavens you survived! 😎
Thanks James.
This was a really great video ! Thank you for sharing ! I am Truly happy you are ok, thanks for the update ! May God continue to Bless and Keep you and yours Always !
Loved hearing you tell this!❤
Glad you liked it Jules
Amazing story and I’ve seen previous stories or other people telling it but amazing to see the actual person involved telling it. What an experience! Recalling it after all these years is great to see and hear.
Glad you enjoyed watching. Thanks for your feedback.
I love this kid...he deserves every ounce of publicity get gets.
Haha thanks Shelton :)
Glad you’re still here with us man!!! 🫂
Thanks
Bananas and bread…good old days brother. Always enjoy hearing your story. Never gets old. Enjoy Taiwan.
Yes. The good old days. Thanks brother.
Bru I remember watching that on TV at the time. I was 14 at the time. I used to get the same feeling as I’m sure we have all had at some stage.
Surfing unprotected beaches in KZN the J-bay of the south coast (some will know the spot) and the massive Tigers we get. I often prayed before getting in and thankful after the session. Seen some Johnny’s while in and you get out quick.
I remember reading all the stats from Nahoo reef and the images of the surf in the ZigZag surf magazine. That place goes off!
Shot for sharing .
Thanks for sharing. Plenty of big sharks in the KZN area too. Glad you haven’t had a bad encounter! Stay safe.
Hectic my bru, glad you are still around. 🤙
Thanks bru!
I have seen this video circulating around the net. I am very happy to see that the survivor actually came out and told the whole story from his perspective so a lot of assumptions and guessing can be put aside and all can find out what really happened. You got second life my friend. God bless you.
Thanks for your feedback. God protected me and gave me a second chance for sure. Stay blessed too.
A heartwarming story thanks brother 🙏✝️
Pleasure Guy.
Amazing story, thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good story to tell your grandchildren and their friends. You are blessed and a good guy
That is true! Thanks. Have a good day.
"I asked Jesus please get me to the beach safely and this wave comes up and I catch it to shore".
Yes, Jesus heard my prayer :)
@@shannonainsliesurf Thank-you Jesus for protecting this brother.
I was surfing at Noosa (beautiful, you must come, never been an attack I don't think) and a massive Sea Turtle pops up beside me, I pooped my pants. At that point I was the only one in there and I got out pretty quickly, I can't imagine being confronted by two Great Whites.
After seeing the poor Russian lad taken apart by a Tiger Shark in Egypt, I don't think I'll be returning to the water, waist deep, perhaps.
@@ZenVibeWellness I would love to visit Noosa. Hopefully one day! Haha a big sea turtle can be scary at first, especially if it sneaks up on you.
@@shannonainsliesurf Oh mate, longboarders dream, but it gets nice when everywhere else is blown out. Haha the turtle was massive and about 6 feet away.
@@ZenVibeWellness I take it you are a long boarder!
Hallelujah! So happy you made it to tell the tale! Jesus is King!
Yes Jesus is King!
Oha
Didnt even know there is stuff like arctic surfing. You are one tough guy dude💪👍
Hope there is no trauma stuff left still.
Best of luck in the future
Arctic surfing is becoming quite popular! You should try it!
And I have no trauma after my attack. Thanks. Take care.
Cheers mate. It's been a long time since the wallbenders visited Unstad. Continued success to you brother!
Thank you!
Literally have chills and goosebumps. This is the wildest story and greatest message…
Thanks for your response 😊
Brotherman,
YOU HAVE A VIoce through wildness.
You have a DOUBLE greats white encounter.
YOU HAVE THE WORLDS ATTENTION>
If you chooseeeeeee to keep the path…..
The world is youse.
seriously bro , .” You stared your worst NIGHTMARE down the thought. Looked at the teeth….
I can go on an on.
Your story is valuable. And the STAGE IS YOURS> purpose to life.
DO ALL OF US. A favor…..
TELL IT.right Down to the banana peal .
@@matthewmc4363 haha thanks mate
Aweh boet, been following your story for long, think we met in a bar in cape town long ago, i lost a friend to a shark in plett not too long ago..cheers man
Thanks for the message. And sorry to hear about your friend 😢 Hope you still surf!
I remember learning in school that surfers can look like seals or turtles on their board. You are so lucky and so blessed ❤
Yes that’s true :)
@shannonainsliesurf keep doing what you do though! Sharks can be scary and I'm sure that experience has made you think twice but don't let it stop you from doing something you love 😊
@@cheyennemelanson3497 thanks :) Have a good day.
Crazy scary experience, hard to feel more hopeless and hapless than this! 💪💪 you made it. Now perhaps you even enjoy little things you didn't before, just opening your eyes in the morning most be an experience.
Yes that is true. After my attack I definitely became a lot more grateful, even towards smaller things. Have a good day
Shark staring "Bro just saved you .,,,that other one was trying to eat you ".
Haha I like that!! :)
@@shannonainsliesurf Just a bit of Aussie humour mate ..love your outlook .
@@ravenfeader haha i like it. Thanks. Take care
I remember seeing this footage on television and being amazed that you survived such an attack definitely divine intervention for sure.
Thanks dan. Have a good day .
I remember seeing your attack on Surfline years ago. Way to go on surfing with your life! Peace, brotha!
Thank you. Keep well.
We've got some beautiful big white pointers and other sharks hanging around our WA coast just off Perth atm. One spotted two weeks ago was 6m and a 5.5m was sighted about two days ago. We had a shockingly hot Summer with a shit ton of people flocking the beaches and rivers and, although my SharkWatch apps showed plenty of big beauties close to shore, attacks were extremely rare. If there was one, it was mostly an exploratory bite and the person was immediately let go. I've definitely had plenty close by me before and haven't always even known they were there but they tend to leave us alone. Plus, most attacks are provoked. Not all...most. Yours *_definitely_* wasn't obv.
I remember seeing footage of your attack and the aftermath as well as docos showing recreations so it's epic to actually hear it from you.
Glad you're back doing what you love, mate. Keep riding those waves🤙🏻🤘🏻.
Thanks. And it seems like you are into sharks. That’s cool! I have never heard of the SharkWatch app… will look into it. Keep well!
I’ve been stalked by a 12 ft crocodile, while spearfishing. Obviously it didn’t eat me, but it was as close as 3 meters behind me as I swam to the reef. It followed me for about a minute. Like u say, how I felt I can’t describe. I must of looked back 100 times, each time in disbelief it was actually happening. All I can say is, it was surreal, and the whole time I never was really that scared. But, when I was safely back in the boat, I was shitting myself the whole time as we moved 6nm to a different location. Was a very weird experience. Cheers mate!👍🎯🍻🇦🇺
Wow thanks for sharing. That sounds super scary! Glad you’re ok!!
that is a psycho moment, amazing you got right back in the water.
Gday. Yeah, like I say, it was surreal. I must of looked over my shoulder a thousand times cos I couldn’t really compute what was happening. Where I live there are lots of crocodiles, and lots of crayfish! So it not unusual to be in the vicinity of crocs, but thankfully, I’ve never been that close in the water since. I think in cases like mine and Shannon’s, it makes u kind of realise, when ur numbers up ur numbers up. In both cases, there is pretty much nothing either of us could do, if circumstances were different. Honestly, great whites scare the shit out of me! Stay well 👍🍻🇦🇺
Glad you made it
@@bryantotten2757 thanks Bryan
The part where he said he looked at the shark eye to eye and they were both confused...that's what saved his life. Thats exactly what you are supposed to do. And that is why the shark backed off. Whether he knowingly did it or not, it doesn't matter. That face-off is what saved his life.
predators can recognize other predators?
@pine5954 I think it's more like if you bit into what you thought was a donut and then looked at it only to see you had bitten a big ball of wax. You'd be like, "wtf?" and then spit it out.
Probably yes, but sharks needs bite to understand what it is exactly. Shark bite the board mostly, so this effect combine together.
@user-dx8en9bc6l understood, but if he had started flailing about and acting like prey do, the shark absolutely would've finished him.
@@pine5954I don’t think the shark would have seen him as a predator
Oh- he is an arctic surfer but he was not attacked by a shark in the arctic. I was about to throw out everything I thought I knew about White sharks. I'm so glad you made it man!
Haha yes that is true! No great white sharks in the arctic!
Child of the Wild Coast is the book 😅 reading it now !!!!
Perfect! Hope you’re enjoying it 😊
Thank you for sharing
My pleasure
This is all a big life lesson (and i fully understand it) - Beautiful.
Thanks :)
I'm really glad that you survived! Takes strength to come out of it
Thanks. I am glad I made it too. Have a good day.
Im more impressed how you make late drops into tube in the freezing cold 😂, once the water gets around 17degrees Celsius i feel stiff and freezing and can barely move !
Haha thanks 😊 you should come join me and give it a try!
@@shannonainsliesurf I would for tubes like the thise haha, I'll have to settle for great white infested water in West OZ for now.
I saw the video of your attack many years ago, amazing story and amazing you came out "relatively" unharmed 😬
@@joshsmith7999 haha yes anything for good barrels!
1. The shark gave him a great gift, as he wisely acknowledges at the end. 2. Although his reaction was of course understandable, there was nothing to fear from the shark after the initial (exploratory) strike was over. If the shark considered him prey, he would not have made it another 10 meters. 3. Fear of sharks is based in anthropocentric ego. If sharks viewed people as prey, humans simply would not be able to surf or swim in the ocean - ever. They are always there, they are brutally efficient hunters, and we are helpless in their element.
Thanks for your comment
So your conclusion watching this is: sharks are safe and if you think otherwise it’s just your ego.🤔 what Universities did you learn this in?
i know of 4 people on this Hawaiian island who are missing limbs from shark bite). All were surfing when the shark took a sample taste.
@@karentilley4356Maui no ka oi!
@@karentilley4356 oooh that sounds nasty…. Hope they are not traumatized now…
I remember this because I remember thinking, I've never seen anything like that before.
To be attacked by one GWS is bad enough but a second one! I don't think many would live to tell the tale.
I guess in a way, the first one inadvertently saved your life.
Amazing story dude, glad you made it out alive to tell it.
Thanks Daniel. Yes, very crazy and scary and fortunately I survived. And I think the one shark definitely missed me because the other one got me first.
I'm glad you're alright mate, amazing you were able to keep your fingers!
Thanks Angus.
I’m surprised your board keeps you afloat with balls that big 😆💪👍
Hahahaha 😂 I bought a bigger board now 😂
God bless you brotha
Thanks. You too!
Arctic and surfing are 2 words I never thought I would see together
Haha the arctic has great waves!
The ocean dont fuck around😏 so glad ur alive and well buddy❤️ all the best..
Haha that’s true! Thanks.
Most shark attacks are based on curiosity. Sharks bite to test if we're edible. Most deaths come from blood loss and drowning. Most importantly, you survived and got your hands intact. These are predators that we need to respect. The water is not our primary environment.
Agreed 👍 well said 🙌
this is false. Several attack the shark.comes back, and many have been eaten alive
@@jemmysmith8661 true.. many have been eaten alive
I think both can be true. The GWS in particular probably does both, people on boards look like seals. The shark fully intended to eat you, but upon having a taste found you not to be fatty enough. The board probably didn’t have a nice texture either.
So yeah some sharks probably test nibble, some try to eat you and figure you’re not very appetising.
@@Nubloot i agree that i depends on the type of shark. Some are potentially dangerous, and some are considered dangerous. Most are not maneaters per se. In most cases it’s about wrong place at the wrong time. Sharks just do what sharks are supposed to do. They’re not bad creatures per se.
Praise God. Such a heavy event to go through.
Yes thank God 😊
There is power in the name of Jesus! The Lord saves. Thank you for your testimony.👍🙏🏻🤙🏻.
@@louisrobinson4164yes there is 😊
Thank you for sharing your experience @shannonainsliesurf. I’m so glad that you made it out of that situation and have even taken something positive from it.
It’s awesome that you keep surfing- it’s devastating being unable to do something you love. Is the surfing good where you are in Canada? My sister lives in BC and has had a number of close encounters with black bears.
Sending hugs and good vibes your way. Xxx🫂😊
Thanks! Crazy that your sister has had some close encounters with black bears! I’ve heard there are a couple of encounters in Canada. I currently live in Norway and there are no bears there. I haven’t been to Canada yet, but would love to go sometime!
Great White said "you good bro? Thought you were a seal. Sorry."
Haha true that! 😅
Smart young man to cry out to Jesus! He always brings good out of bad if we have the eyes to see it. Thank God you did!
Thanks Katrina. Yes He does :)
Amen!
hey i surfed with you for two days portugal in early february, very confused to see a face i recognised!! amazing story, i hope your surf academy takes off.
Oh that is nice. Where was it in Portugal? I will be going back there soon. I love it there! Thanks for your comment. Have a good day.
I dont understand how you could have a "worst nightmare" scenario of a shark attack and yet be a surfer. Shark attack is my phobia, and so I won't go past my ankles in the ocean.
Good point! But at the same time surfing is the best thing ever. SO they both exist in the same area. But now I am not afraid of the sharks. I had a bigger fear of sharks before my attack than after.
Damn! Both were confused! Lol
Haha probably!
@shannonainsliesurf that's what he said he said they were both looking at each other confused
Why the shark rammed him after that.
He rammed him was like nope not what I'm looking for.
@@jimmyconway8025 haha exactly
Didn't this attack take place in J-Bay? Not sure about the connection with the Arctic? I thought this was going about an unprecedented shark attack above the Arctic Circle and that would be new news.
This happened in East London, at a place called baboon reef. Shortly afterwards I moved to the arctic in Norway 😊
My bad friend i didnt realise, that video was crazy, ive seen that video and didnt realise that was you now you mentioned, apologies too you sir a real gift that you got and lived to tell the tail! You deserve all the views and credit.
No worries at all :) Keep well!!
The most bizarre bit is the fact that you were bleeding off the initial attack, and neither of the two sharks came at you again on that entire swim back. I wonder what they were thinking
Yes that is what was in my mind after I was bit. I was so scared that they would smell and taste the blood and come back for me. Thank God they never!
He prayed and Jesus heard him miracles happens when you call His name 🙏
Yes amen!!!
Glad you are doing well! Thx for sharing your story! Those sharks swam away doubting themselves: Shark 1 “Am I crazy? He totally looked like a seal-until I bit him!”
Shark 2 “Thank god you made me miss him! Was it…Was it gross-I mean, the flavor?”
Shark 1 shudders “In the moment I was so shocked, I didn’t taste anything. Only now am I starting to notice the flavor. Actually, the worst thing was his eyes, just looking into mine-like he was trying to make a point. And he didn’t even get his teeth out! He just looked at me… I mean, he did look like a seal, right?”
Shark 2 “I thought so.”
Haha we should make a funny animation with those comments!
I'm from East London and surfed Nahoon Reef over many years thankfully never seen a shark. Judging by the footage the attack didn't happen 100m out, but close to shore. I say this not to dismiss Shannon's story (actually his Testimony) but to highlight the fact the sharks "operate" very close to shore. Kudos for your testimony and your new Christian walk.
Thanks Gareth. I suppose if I was to paddle south from the lineup it would be less than 100m, but that isn’t the best or easiest place to go in or out. So from the slip way is about 100 meters… or even more on a bigger day. Hope you are scoring good waves that side. Take care.
This is an awesome video. At first, I'm thinking I immediately dislike this guy, but the more he speaks, the more I'm thinking, "This guy is amazing." This video is brutality honest. As a person who worked offshore a bunch...If this was to happen to me or anybody I know, I'm not so sure anybody could have kept such a cool composure. Truly, it's amazing you kept your head together the way you did.
Thanks for your kind words. Take care.
You used to 'fight' with your sister? Okay........
Yes…I was a bad kid…
I’m from a family of all girls,,, we fought physically too. No worries ! Name an animal on the planet in which the female wouldn’t fight to protect her young??
@@jaimiem.k.8958 Well, no man should ever lay hands on a woman, but any man could not beat a woman with ease in a violent scenario has something wrong with him.
@@jaimiem.k.8958 sounds good !! You are right, women fight to protect for sure! Keep it up! You should come surf the arctic :)
Jesus is awesome! Praise the Lord ✝️❤️
Yes He is!
Shannon i ❤hearing you tell your story I remember seeing the video years ago was blown away from seeing it so glad you are ok the only man on earth to survive 2great white sharks seeing you as there lunch .
Thanks Laura :) Hope you are well!
@@shannonainsliesurf I am doing great and loving life and I know you are too that's another part i appreciated about hearing you tell your story You sir are a gift and changing lives and how people can over come tough situations that life throws at us some times . Have a wonderful, awesome amazing day ❤️
@@user-ih9rf1il4u thanks for the kind words Laura :) Have a good day too.
As a one time single mother I can totally empathize with your father. Not the best circumstances but he did the best. Such a monumentally traumatic event. I can't even process it and it didn't even happen to me. Bless your healing and courage.✨🌊✨
Thanks for your comment. God bless you too.
@@shannonainsliesurf Aww thank you so much.😃✨
@@mariarohmer2374 Pleasure!
As soon as you started praying to Jesus a wave comes and pushes you back to shore. 🙏🏻 Jesus truly saves
lol or it was just a wave.. it’s a fcking ocean 😂 😝 😆 😂
Yes Jesus hears our cries.
@@rooster6271 it most definitely is the ocean, created by God :)
God is Good 🙏. Jesus is Coming SOONER than we Think!!!!.
@@maverick_edc4014 Yes He is! Thanks :)
Remember The Lord Jesus Christ at all times, not only in times of trouble.☦️
Yes, thanks Tracy :)
How come he isn't helping the starving people in North Korea?
@@chesspunk489 Call out to Jesus and draw near to Him and He will draw near to you. That is what a part of what the Bible says. The world and people have forsaken and turned their back on Jesus and don’t want His help…. Plus He has given a lot of the power into our hands to help people, but as you can see in the world today there are not many people helping the poor and needy.
@@chesspunk489you think a God who allowed himself to be tortured and killed at the hands of his creation to fulfill his promise to undo their original sin is supposed to come down and just stop all suffering?
The point of free will is to give us the choice between good and evil. He can’t intervene only when people choose sin(evil) and stop it from happening because that contradicts the entire point of free will.
As a Surfer thats EXACTLY how i imagined a shark attack woukd go down.. great retelling of your story brother 👏 👍 👌 🙌
Thanks for your feedback
thats a sick story man glad your alive
Thank you :)
I am absolutely horrified, yet fascinated, by the ocean. I would be so scared to go surfing, only because of sharks.
I remember the last time I was in the ocean, some asshole started screaming shark and then people started panicking. The guy started laughing and people were visibly upset with him. He was such a jerk for that.. being that scared was almost like animal fear. I’ve never been back in the ocean since. . It’s a shame too cause it’s so beautiful. I just don’t want to get hurt or drown.
I’m glad you are okay. My heart started racing when I seen the small snippet of your hand in the video. I had to look away. So happy the doctor was able to save it. I don’t know you, but sending you a big virtual hug. I’m so glad you’re okay 🙏 🫂🥺
Thanks for your feedback. And that must have been so scary hearing someone shout shark while you were in the ocean… very scary! You should face those fears, jump back in and enjoy it.
What a living Nightmare. I´m so glad and happy for him, that he survived. Your Guardian Angel, did an outstanding Job.
This is one shark attack I could never forget mainly because two beast tried to end you but you came out alive just amazing
Thanks. Hope you are well!
And thats when my life changed.... and I decided to be an arctic surfer. Well done man
Haha… thanks