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Graeme Murray

Woman fights off SHARK by 'smacking' it in face as water filled with her blood

A woman miraculously survived a shark attack by 'smacking' it in the face during a terrifying mauling.

Heather West was visiting Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida, with fellow adventure lovers when the shark struck, filling the water with blood.

Recounting the shocking ordeal, Heather, 35, said: "I felt like I was in a Jaws movie at that moment."

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