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New Zealand diver Henry Gibbs attacked by shark while spearfishing in Fiji

A New Zealand ocean enthusiast was bitten by a shark off Fiji and is recovering in hospital after multiple surgeries.

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Henry Gibbs, a New Zealand diver and social media influencer, was attacked by a grey reef shark while on his first spearfishing dive in Fiji. The shark bit his calf and he has since undergone four surgeries and a skin graft. Gibbs shared video footage of the attack on social media and said he ignored warning signs before the incident occurred.

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Newstalk ZB

Kiwi ocean enthusiast and social media influencer Henry Gibbs attacked by shark in Fiji

A New Zealand ocean enthusiast and social media influencer has been attacked by a shark in waters off Fiji.

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NZ Herald

New Zealander Henry Gibbs says he ignored warning signs in Fiji shark attack

Henry Gibbs is recovering in hospital after four surgeries and a skin graft.

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Newstalk ZB

New Zealander Henry Gibbs says he ignored warning signs in Fiji shark attack

A New Zealand diver has shared dramatic footage of the moment he was bitten by a shark in Fiji, saying he ignored warning signs before the attack.

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1News

Kiwi shares footage of moment he was bitten in Fiji shark attack

Henry Gibbs posted a video to his Instagram account of the moment he was attacked, explaining what happened leading up to the bite.

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Stuff

Video captures the moment shark attacks Kiwi attacks in Fiji

Henry Gibbs says he ignored warning signs before a grey reef shark bit his calf while spearfishing, and hopes others can learn from his experience.

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RNZ

Kiwi diver lucky to have his leg after shark bite in Fiji

New Zealand ocean enthusiast Henry Gibbs was on his first spearfishing dive in Fiji when a shark latched on to his calf and started 'death rolling'.

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