The Economic Times

'Grabbed my ankle and pulled': He surfed for 30 years in Hawaii but an 8-foot shark still took him by surprise

A seasoned surfer, Koa Smith, faced a terrifying shark attack off Oahu's South Shore. The 38-year-old was surfing when a shark grabbed his ankle. He managed to break free and reach the shore. Smith sustained deep injuries to both legs. He is expected to recover fully. Authorities have issued warnings due to increased shark activity in the area.