Shark attack survivor reveals move he used to escape deadly encounter

While many survivors may be scared or angry, Santiñaque says he doesn’t blame the animal for the attack.

“The ocean is his home, and we are the ones who enter his environment,” he said.

“Sharks are not villains or monsters. They are wild animals and an essential part of the marine ecosystem.”

This comes as a recent shark attack turned deadly in Western Australia.

A 35-year-old man died after being attacked near Michaelmas Island, southeast of Perth, on June 6, marking the third fatal shark encounter in the region in just four weeks.

Emergency services rushed to the scene after receiving reports of the attack around 11:25 a.m. local time. The victim was transported back to shore by boat, where paramedics attempted life-saving measures.

“He was taken back to shore by boat where he was met by paramedics from St John Ambulance (SJA) WA. Unfortunately he could not be revived,” Western Australia Police said in a statement.