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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Julia Musto

A shark attack survivor says to do this if you come face to fin with a great white

You’re treading cold ocean water off Cape Cod and, suddenly, you’re not alone - a great white shark has confused you for a bobbing grey seal, and is hoping for a lucky bite. What do you do?

Former Australian Navy diver and shark attack survivor, Paul de Gelder, who lost his right hand and leg in a 2009 Sydney Harbor attack, says the key to ensuring your survival lies in your behavior. First, stay cool and collected, he told “CBS Mornings” this week - no matter how hard that may be.

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