When you're swimming and a shark comes by and grabs you by the head, poke him in the eye.
That forces the shark's jaws to release and you can struggle free.
Eric Nerhus did just that and saved his own life.
He escaped with deep puncture wounds to the chest and shoulder and a broken nose. His weight vest prevented more serious injuries.
Posted by Jill Fallon at January 24, 2007 10:02 AM | Permalink