Witnesses recount the dramatic final moments of a young surfer who was attacked by two massive sharks near Gracetown, Australia in full view of onlookers.
Reports indicate that Brad Smith, 29, was surfing at Left Handers Beach, approximately 150 miles south of Perth, when he was ambushed by a massive great white shark that bit his surfboard in half back in 2012.
His companions witnessed the horrifying scene as Smith fell into the water, struggling amidst a mix of water and blood.
In a desperate attempt to defend himself, Smith pushed the shark away and struck it in the nose with his fists.
However, a second shark was soon spotted approaching the scene. After a brief struggle of about 45 seconds, Smith was pulled underwater, with the water turning a deep red.
Subsequently, Smith’s lifeless body surfaced, horrifically “bitten in half.”
His friends courageously entered the shark-infested water to recover what remained of Smith, cautioning other surfers, “Stay out of the water, there’s been an attack.”
Cameron Rowe, 17, recounted the terrifying sight, stating, “Initially, I saw one shark and assumed it was a common harmless species like reef sharks. However, these were colossal creatures. The first one I saw had a fin nearly a yard high.”
Rowe continued, “As it emerged from the water with Brad still grappling with it, I could see its body was as wide as a car, and its open jaws were as large as a man’s arm.”
The situation quickly escalated into a gruesome feeding frenzy, according to Rowe’s description.
Experts have confirmed that the incident likely involved great white sharks, known for their size, speed, and aggressiveness compared to other shark species.
Despite the rarity of shark attacks, statistics show that an estimated four people fall victim to shark attacks in Australia annually.
Following Smith’s tragic demise, armed marksmen took to the waters on a fleet of boats, supported by police helicopters, in a bid to locate and eliminate the dangerous sharks.
Tony Cappelluti, a fisheries authority officer, emphasized, “If we locate them, we are authorized to eliminate them. Great whites are protected species, except when they pose a threat to humans.”
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