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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.