Posted on 11/15/2017 7:43:34 PM PST by nickcarraway
A novice surfer mastered a pro’s move on the first try: He punched a shark on the nose to escape its jaws.
The attack Monday afternoon off the Australian coast left Charlie Fry with superficial puncture wounds on his right shoulder and upper arm.
A British doctor who arrived in Australia two months ago to work, Fry said Tuesday he had recently watched a video in which Australian professional surfer Mick Fanning described his famous escape from a great white shark during a surfing competition in 2015.
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This cruelty to animals should not be tolerated. Modern man should allow himself to be eaten by beasts rather than attempt to dominate the natural world.
Charlie, don’t surf!
Just intolerance of the feelings of sharks.
ibswloth
Enough!
It’s OK to be a White Shark.
And, no word at all from the shark's family on how he or she is doing after the assault.
What’s so great about being a white shark?
Fast thinking and strong arm did the trick! Well-played, sensei!
The arms race will escalate and soon sharks will have frickin’ laser beams on their heads.
Sharknado! Oh Hail No!
Is this just another case of Great White privilege?
“Ang on mate! Lets ‘ave a Forsters and go on a walkabout!
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