https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/shark-attack-survivor-says-predator-winked-at-him-as-he-fought-it-offContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/shark-attack-survivor-says-predator-winked-at-him-as-he-fought-it-offhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/shark-attack-survivor-says-predator-winked-at-him-as-he-fought-it-off#u131967Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:35:24 +0000Australian surfer and professional firefighter Mel Ismail has spoken publicly for the first time about a shark attack that severed his right leg below the knee. Ismail was surfing alone at Glenfield Beach near Geraldton on Australia's west coast on September 14 when the attack occurred. While fighting off the predator and attempting to push his fingers into its eye as he was dragged underwater, Ismail noticed the shark appeared to be winking at him. He was rescued by another surfer who risked his life at the scene and was subsequently treated in the ICU.Why it mattersShark encounters alon