Surviving a shark attack

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Shark attacks on humans are rare, but they are slowly on the rise in Australia where all our guests are from. In this episode, they share the terrifying moment when they realised they were under attack. For Brett Connellan in New South Wales, it was an encounter with a Great White. “Out of nowhere I get hit with this immense force from my right side and this force was so strong it threw me off my surf board,” he says. “I landed in the water and before I could even look around and figure out what had happened I look down and see this shark biting into my right leg. This for me is that distinct moment when time just stops.” Brett is joined by fellow survivors Justine Barwick and Dave Pearson. Together the share their stories and discuss life, death and why they ultimately feel lucky. Presenter: James Reynolds BBC producer: Isabella Bull Boffin Media producer: Sue Nelson Editors: Harriet Oliver and Arja Haikonen A Boffin Media production in partnership with BBC World Service Outside Source (Photo: Brett Connellan, swimming underwater in the sea holding onto his surf board. Credit: Sam Tolhurst)