‌Lehrer swiftly turned to see his friend shoot out of the water, without his dive mask on his face. As he glanced beneath, he could see Pamperin's body thrashing in the water, as his lower body was trapped in the jaws of a great white shark. The surf of the cove was really big, so we decided to go off Alligator Rock, one at a time." ‌"Bob went off first after a big wave had just passed, and he swam out past the surf line. Article continues belowHe stated: "I was back in the water, at the very spot, about a week after the attack.

Source: Daily Mirror March 17, 2026 11:12 UTC