Shark Gives Unwilling Surfer a Ride to Remember
Date: September 8, 2008 12 PM
Location: Canberra, Australia
Shark: Unknown
John Morgan, a 51-year-old surf shop owner got the surprise of his life while long boarding at an Australian local beach near the tourist town of Byron Bay. More than 300 yards offshore and paddling out further, Morgan’s afternoon was suddenly interrupted by a 10-foot-shark which suddenly appeared from right underneath him.
Fortunately for the surfer, the shark did not attack him or try a “test bite”, which often occurs in other shark-related incidents. But unfortunately, the shark caught itself in Morgan’s leg rope! Entangled, and presumably slightly enraged or annoyed, the shark charged out to see in an attempt to free itself, towing the surfer along in the ride of his life.
Can you imagine being stuck behind a shark taking you on a quick trip to the middle of the ocean?
“To say it was like being towed by a jet ski might be an exaggeration,” said Morgan, “but it was really fast.”
The shark eventually left its cargo behind and Morgan escaped a close call, catching a wave back into shore.
