Wilkinson spotted a similarity between his near-miss and Fanning’s attack, and he revealed how his wife reacted when she learned of the incident. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. It’s still uncertain what species of shark killed Slater but a great white or a tiger shark is believed to be responsible. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? 'It sucked the meat off my bone': Australian surfer, 26, who... 'He's gone': Terrifying moment beachgoers scream in fear as... Lincolnshire: Lammergeier seen flying with flock of other birds, Newcastle revellers bang on McDonald's doors demanding chicken, Big Brother? “I called my wife because I didn’t want her to see the footage before I saw it. “I’m not entirely sure why the shark decided to turn away at the last minute. Trying to paddle calmly, Pollard said he remembered seeing the 'blackest black' eyes he'd ever seen right in front of him. 'I was a bit nervous at the start of the day,' Pollard told the publication. Ms Oakland stayed by the surfer's side every step of the way and helped nurse him back to full health. Nick Slater, 46, died shortly after being bitten on the leg by a shark while surfing at Greenmount Beach on Tuesday.
“I feel grateful and pretty weird at the same time but happy it decided not to go me,” Wilkinson added. He spent the morning at Wylie Bay teaching Claire Oakford to surf, but as she lay on the sand in the afternoon, he was viciously attacked in the water. Ms Oakford said she didn't realise something was wrong with the surfer until she noticed him struggled to get back to shore.


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Professional surfer Matt Wilkinson has a lucky escape with a great white shark after a drone captured the moment he came within inches of being attacked off the coast of Ballina in northern New South Wales. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. “I got to the shore feeling a bit weird and the lifeguards showed me the footage and I realised how close it came without knowing it was there. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, TV crew's Pinkerton security guard shoots dead 'Patriot Muster' protester after he fired mace at him amid angry clashes between BLM and right wing demonstrators in Denver, 'It's possible we see a Democratic sweep': Ted Cruz fears the 'hard left showing up' will jeopardize Trump's chances at the polls, Trump wants Queen to grant 1,000-year lease on US ambassador's Regent's Park mansion with sprawling 12-acre garden as part of trade deal, US plans to open 'travel corridor' between NYC and London in time for the holidays thanks to improved COVID testing, according to report, Taliban officially endorses Trump, saying they hope he will 'win and wind up U.S. military presence in Afghanistan ', Boris dumps Trump? "I spotted a shark, 2.5 to 3 metres big, about 50 to 100 metres away. Two Great White sharks stalk surfers at Tuncurry Beach NSW Two Great White sharks have been captured in terrifying footage stalking a group of unsuspecting surfers. Gold Coast beaches have reopened despite large amounts of baitfish in the water just two days after a fatal shark attack on a surfer involving a suspected great white. It had ripped my forearm off and sucked the meat off my bone, like a chicken bone pretty much,' Pollard said at the time. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Great white shark seen swimming within inches of unsuspecting surfer in chilling drone footage Officials believe the shark may have been deterred from … Photos suggest president may still be receiving IV fluids or drugs - despite claiming to be 'medication free' after his battle with coronavirus, Trump's doctor says he is no longer infectious with coronavirus and will return to an 'active schedule' - but does NOT say explicitly whether he has tested negative, 'He's gone full Goldblum! Two Great White sharks have been captured in terrifying footage stalking a group of unsuspecting surfers. Friends, Rob, Adam and Trent were surfing at Tuncurry Beach on NSW’s mid north coast this week and were completely unaware of the two beasts lurking beneath them. 'There was just blood everywhere.

Pro surfer Matt Wilkinson in lucky escape with great white shark, drone footage reveals. Sean Pollard, 27, was attacked on a surfing trip in Esperance, Western Australia in 2014, leaving him with half a left arm and no right arm. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. “At this stage, we do believe, based on our preliminary inquiries, that a great white was involved, but those matters will be canvassed further in the coroner’s report,” he said. Gold Coast District Chief Superintendent Mark Wheeler says police all-terrain vehicles are patrolling the beach as well, but concedes that won’t assure the safety of beachgoers. He spent the morning teaching his then-girlfriend Claire Oakford to surf at Wylie Bay, but as she lay on the sand in the afternoon, Pollard was viciously attacked. “When I saw the footage I saw the similarities, like, I had a yellow leg rope on and Mick’s board was yellow is what I was thinking about when I came in. 'We have been through a fair bit together, so it was good to make it official.'. Gold Coast beaches have reopened despite large amounts of baitfish in the water just two days after a fatal shark attack on a surfer involving a suspected great white. Although he fought the sharks off with his board, the sharks took both of the surfer's arms in their mouth and dragged him underwater. The shark that killed Slater could still be in the area and lifeguards have warned schools of fish will make it risky to enter the water. Play it now.

“I heard a splash and a noise and looked around and couldn’t see anything,” Wilkinson said in a statement from Surf Life Saving NSW. She rushed to his aid and her quick thinking and calmness amid the chaos that unfolded is credited with saving his life. “The drone came down and told me that there was a dangerous shark in the area, return to the beach,” Wilkinson said. She rushed to her boyfriend's side and was one of four people to treat him and transfer him from the beach to the paramedics on his surfboard. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. A surfer who was mauled by two great white sharks has married the woman who helped save his life in an intimate beach ceremony. Supt Wheeler said police believed the shark involved was a great white and their investigation wouldn’t be a lengthy one. Four years later, the pair tied the knot in an intimate beach ceremony in Bunbury on December 29, a spot the pair frequent often, The West Australian reported. In the four years since the terrifying attack, Pollard has endured a number of operations, a year of rehab and competed in snowboard events in Australia. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines.

Published: 10:20 EDT, 16 January 2019 | Updated: 15:08 EDT, 16 January 2019. “We advise all beachgoers to exercise extreme caution as there are large amounts of baitfish in the water,” City of Gold Coast said in a statement.

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