<p>In a terrifying incident at New Smyrna Beach, Florida, a 21-year-old college student, Chris Pospisil, narrowly survived a shark attack while surfing near the coast. The young adult's life was saved after his friend and fellow surfer, Reece Redish, came to his rescue just in the nick of time.</p>

<h2><strong>Shark attack in Florida: What happened?</strong></h2>

<p>While recalling the experience to the New York Post, Chris described how the shark emerged from beneath him, causing him to lose balance and fall backwards off his board.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The shark came from under me on my board and tipped me backwards off my board, and I was falling backwards. I saw my foot in his mouth, and it dragged me under," Chris&nbsp;told Fox 35 Orlando.</p>

<p>As he plunged into the water, he saw the shark getting a hold of his&nbsp;foot and pulling him below the surface. Reacting swiftly, Reece noticed the commotion and quickly located his friend underwater.</p>

<p>Reece then swam to Chris and pulled him up to the surface, clutching onto his shirt and helping him onto the surfboard, according to reports.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Fragments of&nbsp;shark&nbsp;tooth found embedded in his bone</h2>

<p>After&nbsp;the incident, Chris required immediate medical attention, and his cousin, Ashley, set up a GoFundMe page to assist with the mounting medical expenses.</p>

<p>The injuries sustained during the attack were severe, resulting in extensive 4-hour emergency surgery to repair seven tendons and several small arteries. The surgeon even discovered fragments of the shark's tooth embedded in his bone.</p>

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<p>Due to the extent of his injuries, Chris faced a prolonged recovery period and was expected to be unable to work for 5-6 months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This setback significantly impacted his plans to join the military after completing his education at the University of Central Florida.</p>

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<p>Chris said he remains grateful to Reece for saving his life. He acknowledged that his foot would likely have some permanent numbness and stiffness due to the extensive tendon repairs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both friends were resolute in their commitment to continue surfing. Reece told the New York Post that he would be there for Chris once he recovered, eager to hit the waves together daily.&nbsp;</p>

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In a terrifying incident at New Smyrna Beach, Florida, a 21-year-old college student, Chris Pospisil, narrowly survived a shark attack while surfing near the coast.

In a terrifying incident at New Smyrna Beach, Florida, a 21-year-old college student, Chris Pospisil, narrowly survived a shark attack while surfing near the coast. The young adult's life was saved after his friend and fellow surfer, Reece Redish, came to his rescue just in the nick of time. Shark attack in Florida: What happened? While recalling the experience to the New York Post, Chris described how the shark emerged from beneath him, causing him to lose balance and fall backwards off his board. "The shark came from under me on my board and tipped me backwards off my board, and I was falling backwards. I saw my foot in his mouth, and it dragged me under," Chris told Fox 35 Orlando. As he plunged into the water, he saw the shark getting a hold of his foot and pulling him below the surface. Reacting swiftly, Reece noticed the commotion and quickly located his friend underwater. Reece then swam to Chris and pulled him up to the surface, clutching onto his shirt and helping him onto the surfboard, according to reports. Fragments of shark tooth found embedded in his bone After the incident, Chris required immediate medical attention, and his cousin, Ashley, set up a GoFundMe page to assist with the mounting medical expenses. The injuries sustained during the attack were severe, resulting in extensive 4-hour emergency surgery to repair seven tendons and several small arteries. The surgeon even discovered fragments of the shark's tooth embedded in his bone. Also read | WWE legend The Undertaker saves wife from potential shark attack, video breaks the internet - Watch Due to the extent of his injuries, Chris faced a prolonged recovery period and was expected to be unable to work for 5-6 months. This setback significantly impacted his plans to join the military after completing his education at the University of Central Florida. Also watch | Missing surfer believed dead after Australia shark attack × Chris said he remains grateful to Reece for saving his life. He acknowledged that his foot would likely have some permanent numbness and stiffness due to the extensive tendon repairs. Both friends were resolute in their commitment to continue surfing. Reece told the New York Post that he would be there for Chris once he recovered, eager to hit the waves together daily. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>There have been several incidents in Australia this year where surfers have been attacked by sharks. One more surfer was attacked recently by a white shark and managed to escape.</p>

<p>A 29-year-old surfer was&nbsp;enjoying a normal surfing day on the Kangaroo Island near Australia's southern coast on Sunday when he was attacked by a white shark.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The surfer while sharing his experience said, it felt like "being hit by a truck" on his left side when the white shark attacked him. "It bit me around my back, buttock and elbow and took a chunk out of my board," he said. "I got a glimpse of the shark as it let go and disappeared."</p>

<p>As soon as the surfer was able to call for help, an onlooker helped the man from&nbsp;D'Estrees Bay and assisted him in meeting a team of paramedics&nbsp;while on route to the island's main city of Kingscote.</p>

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<p>When the paramedics attended the surfer, he was suffering from serious lacerations, the&nbsp;Ambulance leader Michael Rushby said. He was then airlifted to the mainland for better treatment.</p>

<p>Through initial health investigation, no life-threatening injuries have been reported and the surfer will be able to return back to the seas very soon, South Australia Police claimed.</p>

<p>"I'm feeling incredibly lucky and grateful, and I'm optimistic I'll make a full recovery," the man said in his statement.</p>

<p>This was the eight such serious shark attack in Australia this year.</p>


There have been several incidents in Australia this year where surfers have been attacked by sharks. One more surfer was attacked recently by a white shark and managed to escape.

There have been several incidents in Australia this year where surfers have been attacked by sharks. One more surfer was attacked recently by a white shark and managed to escape. A 29-year-old surfer was enjoying a normal surfing day on the Kangaroo Island near Australia's southern coast on Sunday when he was attacked by a white shark. Also read| Australia's Great Barrier Reef status lowered to critical and deteriorating The surfer while sharing his experience said, it felt like "being hit by a truck" on his left side when the white shark attacked him. "It bit me around my back, buttock and elbow and took a chunk out of my board," he said. "I got a glimpse of the shark as it let go and disappeared." As soon as the surfer was able to call for help, an onlooker helped the man from D'Estrees Bay and assisted him in meeting a team of paramedics while on route to the island's main city of Kingscote. Also read| Nearly 100 whales die after mass stranding in New Zealand When the paramedics attended the surfer, he was suffering from serious lacerations, the Ambulance leader Michael Rushby said. He was then airlifted to the mainland for better treatment. Through initial health investigation, no life-threatening injuries have been reported and the surfer will be able to return back to the seas very soon, South Australia Police claimed. "I'm feeling incredibly lucky and grateful, and I'm optimistic I'll make a full recovery," the man said in his statement. This was the eight such serious shark attack in Australia this year.

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