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Australian shark attack survivor says predator was 'winking back' at him as he fought it off

Newseze Wire·Fri, Oct 9, 6:33 AMWire: Philadelphia Inquirer
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Australian shark attack survivor says predator was 'winking back' at him as he fought it off

Shark attack survivor Mel Ismail jabbed at the eye of the predator that severed his leg in an effort to fight it off before struggling back to shore, the surfer and professional firefighter said in an interview that revealed new details…

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Shark attack survivor Mel Ismail jabbed at the eye of the predator that severed his leg in an effort to fight it off before struggling back to shore, the surfer and professional firefighter said in an interview that revealed new details… The story falls into Newseze's local desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every hour and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: Philadelphia Inquirer.

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