A surfer in South Australia is recovering after a great white shark bit his leg while he was diving for crayfish,leaving him with an 11-inch scar. Lee Cray,a 64-year-old with four decades of experience in D’Estrees Bay,was submerged when the shark attacked on Saturday. Despite the significant injury, Cray remains resolute and intends to return to the waters he knows intimately.
Shark attacks, while relatively rare, remain a concern for ocean enthusiasts in Australia. on average, the country sees approximately 20 shark incidents annually, with around 2.8 proving fatal and seven resulting in no injury, according to the Australian Shark Incident Database. Cray’s experience highlights the inherent risks of marine activities and underscores the importance of awareness and respect for these powerful predators. He is expected to participate in a public broadcast with the organization that assisted in his rescue in the coming days.
Cray was diving in D’Estrees Bay, a location he has frequented for 43 years, when the incident occurred. He described the shark as “chomping” on his leg.Emergency services were quickly dispatched, and Cray was transported to shore and then to a hospital for treatment.
“He knows the waters like the back of his hand,” a spokesperson for the assisting organization stated. “Sharks are not an issue for Lee and he wants to make it clear that there’s no hard feelings towards them after his ordeal.”
The organization plans to host Cray on their next “Sharks Cast” broadcast to discuss his experience and offer insights into coexisting with sharks.Despite the severity of his injury, Cray is maintaining a positive outlook and intends to continue surfing in D’Estrees Bay.