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'I've never hit anything so hard': What it's like to be attacked by a shark

BBC News - WorldEN 5 min read 100% complete February 4, 2026 at 06:58 AM
'I've never hit anything so hard': What it's like to be attacked by a shark
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While on vacation in Tobago in April 2024, Peter Smith, a 66-year-old retired IT director, was attacked by a bull shark while swimming in shallow water. The shark, estimated to be 10 feet long, bit Smith's leg, arm, and stomach. Smith fought back, punching the shark until it released him, and he was pulled from the water by friends. He sustained severe injuries, including deep lacerations and a significant bite to his thigh, requiring hospitalization. Bull sharks are known to be one of the most dangerous sharks in the world and are notorious for hunting in shallow waters. Despite the terrifying experience, Smith says he is still not scared of sharks.

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