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[@jacksmales4973]

An incredible story ,even more so by the fact that he is an advocate for sharks rather than spreading fear about them

[@razmoe2000]

I've been making an informal study of sharks since I first read of Rodney's ordeal in the book "Shark attack" bought for me by my mom on a trip to Florida in 76. Dozens of books and documentaries later , I can state that Mr Fox's ordeal is without a doubt the most horrendous story of surviving an attack. Epic

[@Aflatheadmontage]

ive been to his museum its in aderlaide his scars are massive really big

[@lisapecaskie9737]

Wow!!!!! To be able to tell this story around the campfire!!!!!!!! Don’t know w a better story to telll and br alive to it

[@seangalvin672]

he nearly lost his life to a shark yet he has a passion for them and understands them......... I cOlN't Do It

[@beshi01]

I live near Glenelg and even though i have never had the pleasure of meeting this guy, his museum was really fascinating and its good that his research is shedding some light on this interesting creature. Plus he is oooooone brave dude!!!

[@taylor_made86]

Around the time of Rodney’s attack, there had been several incidents of local spear fishermen being hit by passing trains whilst diving, hence his initial assumption that he had been struck by the 7:02 service from Brisbane (these were known locally by a term of endearment: ’Soggy Choo Choos’.) Since then, a level crossing system has been installed on the sea bed, ensuring a safe environment for all.

[@celticbeliever4952]

Good one mate! 😂

[@holmes1978]

Heartbreaking God Bless you Sir ! Happy Fathers Day !!!

[@chimpnoodle]

lol i love how they say "he was eaten by one" when "eaten" is normally described as fully consumed lol, its amazing that he survived though, this would be a very interesting person to meet.

[@taylor_made86]

True, but would you buy a newspaper with the headline ‘MAN NIBBLED BY SHARK’??

[@paddykeady9632]

@@taylor_made86 "Attacked" or "Bitten" would work just fine!

[@jediskunk67]

He was attacked and developed a love.

[@YTviewer118]

"I thought at first it had to be a Train or a Submarine".... A Train... A Submarine..... w t f... "Then I realized it had to be a big shark"... Ya think lol....

[@limput08]

God Bless you

[@ace50105010]

GREAT STORY. WELL TOLD. GLAD U ALIVE

[@bart2204flames2204]

dang that guy got lucky :P

[@ulragi]

To comment about the "just stay in shallow water" most shark attacks occur in 4 foot of water.

[@jeslyfirefox]

amazing story !! but true rachewald. thnx

[@liiqaonmarz6451]

Human adrenaline is a crazy thing. The way someone’s mind goes into quick overdrive thinking and the way our bodies could not feel pain because of all the rush. He was bitten so bad from what I’ve seen in pics and he was able to operate through all that untill he got to safety. It probably happened so quick but I’m sure to him that was all happening in slow motion.

[@massacrene1]

where can i get the full story on this guy?

[@bluekingkongkymm]

I love sharks my fave aquatic animal I dislike encountering one

[@mk3stargazer]

lucky bloke.!

[@MoveToBike]

He has got a cool fishing tale.

[@kyrahtemete7373]

MoveToBike His name is Rodney Fox didn't you know

[@taylor_made86]

Or tail, if you will.

[@mensahcarrelle]

so freakin' scarry !!!!!

[@joncosby4385]

The Lord was with you

[@nopcshere6097]

I visited Rodney's museum in South Australia 15 years ago, hoping to meet him (my dad had met him 6 years earlier). Unfortunately he wasn't in that day. Rodney 's photography inspired me to want to cage dive with them and I will finally get to do that later this year, in Mexico.

[@seangalvin672]

how did that turn out? did the shark try to destroy the cage?

[@nopcshere6097]

@@seangalvin672 No, they didn't. The experience is nothing short of AMAZING. The water at Guadalupe Island is crystal clear with about 100-150 feet visibility and we were able to watch so many sharks. They mind their own business and just cruise around us, occasionally taking the bait (tuna slabs) from the back of the boat. There is no blood/chum used as the sharks are already there, so the sharks are a lot more relaxed and not aggressive.

[@Breeanna73]

@@nopcshere6097 Rodeny fox cage dives are great too they done in port Lincoln South Australia. Where all the live footage for jaws was filmed

[@nopcshere6097]

@@Breeanna73 I wanted to do a shark dive with Rodney's company when I was in Australia back in 2003 but had neither the time or money to do it then. I would've loved to have met Rodney and done a shark dive in Australia.

[@WalterBerriosReyes]

interesting!

[@Axelv07]

@Nemesisangel19 Back in 1962 not much was known about Sharks. Most of what we know today has been done by scientists and conservationists over the decades, you know spear fishing is dangerous because of people like Rodney Fox, he has been one of the great ambassadors for raising awareness of the Great White Shark and that it's in danger of becoming extinct, no-one would have more knowledge or the influence about shark attacks than someone who was bitten in half.

[@Steve_D1974]

I didn't look one time as I crossed rail lines and I was hit with such force that I thought thats gotta be a Great White

[@thadonn1]

there IS a such thing as water trains

[@moritzmayrhofer9575]

I'd rather go to a train attack museum. Rodney has stumbled upon something promising.

[@taylor_made86]

Word on the water is it’s opening early 2020, but you didn’t hear it from me.

[@zairehammonds3826]

Lil Baby Fearless

[@mostwanted1296]

how does da guy still have his whole body if da shark practicly chewed on him?????

[@VampereonX]

@bluekingkongkymm actually i like sharks and i like encountering them but not the dangerous to humans ones

[@jeslyfirefox]

izabelMD shallow water doesnt u cant get attack by sharks theres a shark can thrive in both fresh water and saltwater.. that is a bull shark they can come with in 2 feet of water.

[@BloodKid13]

I was swimming and a got hit by a train,or submarine. Suuuuureee. I'd be pisssssed of if i lost my gun XD

[@s.a.1834]

Man Australians are ruthless no fear on taking on sharks lol. Heard a famous surfer punched one to the face and shark took off 🤣🤦🏽‍♂️

[@samlogue1659]

The surfer's name is Mick Fanning - the footage is on KZbin I think

[@PriyankaB134]

And it happened in South Africa surfing contest

[@Exoime]

Bullshark stays in 2feet of water,,,

[@jeslyfirefox]

only bull shark do that staying in shallow water. even in the river they can survived.

[@MrHiddenRain]

@exodiaj ever heard of a swimming pool? doubt you get many sharks in there, how do you not know how to swim!! get a grip it's like 1000/1 chance...

[@NoorAlHaqiqa]

These are reef sharks and they are not frightening to humans so much even as your average lawyer. They are not Great Whites. Christine is not dumb.... just a woman with a skill that is of great interest.

[@DubstepUnicorn]

Sharks rule!!!!!!!!!!

[@junxue2004]

what shark attacked him

[@susanshinn5992]

Jun Xue It was a 16+ foot Great White.

[@catherineshinn7125]

Great white

[@kirayoshikage7035]

Jun Xue geat white you fucking brainlet

[@alexlautzenheiser5024]

White shark

[@Garviel_]

just amagin being eaten alive :S

[@ChasehaWing]

wow, after such an attack he still likes sharks. Oooooh, I wanna know why, what's the whole story? Gory tales are good and all, but I want to know the rest. what? what? what?

[@jrivera0113]

mrk1988 are you an expert on sharks? how do u know what a shark will and won't do. why don't u go for a little swim in the ocean out in austrailia and see just what a shark does

[@abelign1991]

i thought straight away it had to be a train or submarine. then i realized that im a fuckin idiot and trains dont operate in water

[@taylor_made86]

That’s what you think. Please see my comment above.

[@raccoon-ek7wd]

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