A spearfisherman in Florida survived a shark attack thanks to a friend who confronted the shark with a speargun. The attack lasted 13 seconds and the victim was airlifted to a hospital for treatment.
Key Points
Victim was spearfishing near Key West when attacked by an 8-foot bull shark
Attack lasted 13 seconds
Friend used a speargun to scare the shark away and save the victim
Victim airlifted to a Miami hospital for treatment