Teenage Surfer's Close Call: 'I Flicked the Shark Off and Ran for Shore' In a harrowing incident that has left beachgoers shaken, a 16-year-old surfer has shared his terrifying experience of being bitten by a shark at a popular South Australian beach. Oliver Tokic-Bensley, a young surfer from Middleton, was in the water for mere minutes when a shark attacked his foot, leaving him with a severe injury. Despite the traumatic ordeal, Tokic-Bensley has spoken out about his bravery, describing how he managed to fend off the shark by "flicking it off" and then making a hasty retreat back to shore. The incident has raised concerns about shark safety at the beach and has left many wondering how such an attack could occur in a seemingly tranquil environment.
Oliver Tokic-Bensley, 16, says he had been in the water mere minutes when a shark bit his footGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA teenage surfer bitten by a shark at a South Australian beach has described how he “flicked it off” and “legged it back to shore”.Oliver Tokic-Bensley, 16, was bitten on his foot while surfing on Good Friday near his family beach house at Middleton, 80km south of Adelaide. Continue reading...
