NSP:214 Port Hedland Bullshark Attack Survival Story | Robbie Peck

Interview with Robbie Peck Today's interview is with Robbie Peck, survivor of a 3m Bull Shark attack off Port Hedland! On a day with a few unusual things lining up, Robbie was retrieving a fish off the bottom when he got smashed by a 3m Bull Shark! What followed was a harrowing story with some excellent dive buddies who undoubtedly saved Robbie's arm and life! We chat in detail about the attack, the swim back up to the surface, the boat ride back to port and doing it all with his 4 year old son there with him! Robbie's response and attitude after this is undoubtedly going to help save someone else's life somewhere down the road. We also chat about diving around Port Hedland and even talk about some recipes!  Here's a story that we can all take something out of! Where's your first aid kit?    Important times: 00:13 Intro 08:55 Welcome Robbie Peck, survivor of a 3m Bull Shark attack! 09:30 Tell us about Port Hedland 12:00 So you're a Kiwi? When did you move? 13:20 What was the experience of being attacked like? 18:10 Unusually aggressive behaviour by the shark 21:00 What did you do in response? Immediate first aid. 23:05 Literally the one day that you took the tourniquet off the boat! 25:00 The trip back to land 26:45 Surviving for my family and being in this situation with my 4 year old son 30:15 What happened when you got back to the boat ramp? 37:55 Why do shark attacks get so much media attention? 40:40 4 things that were different on the day 44:00 Sharks learn fishing and spearo behaviour 45:05 What did the shark do after it bit you? 47:20 Bite Club and chatting with fellow survivor Rick Bettua  49:30 "I knew the risks going into their domain" - open this can of worms! 53:30 Artificial reefs and the benefits they bring 59:00 Will you go back to spearfishing? 01:03:40 Not having a tourniquet actually saved my arm 01:08:20 Which spearfishing club are you a part of? and the 01:09:45 and filming the attack 01:12:20 You love your hunting, how do you manage that and family life? 01:15:40 Fried swim bladder becomes like pork crackling 01:19:15 What structure are you diving on? 01:20:35 What struggles did you have in your diving and how did you overcome them? 01:23:20 Shark Shield or shark detterents? 01:29:55 Spearo Q&A 01:37:20 How to deal with the media after a major incident like this 01:39:45 Outro   Listen in and subscribe on iOS or Android   Important Links on Instagram   Noob Spearo Partners and Discount Codes . Use the code NOOBSPEARO save $20 on every purchase over $200 at checkout – Flat shipping rate, especially in AUS! – Use the code NOOB10 to save 10% off anything store-wide. Free Shipping on USA orders over $99 | ‘Spearo Dad’ | ‘Girls with Gills’ | ‘Jobfish Tribute’ | Simple, Effective, Dependable Wooden Spearguns. Use the Code NOOB to save $30 on any speargun:) use the code SPEARO to get 20% off any course and the code NOOBSPEARO to get 40% off any and all courses! Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $25 on the full Penetrator Spearfishing Fin Range . 28-day Freediving Transformation (CODE: NOOB28 for 15% off) | Equalization Masterclass – Roadmap to Frenzel | Free Courses | Freediving Safety Course | How to Take a 25-30% Bigger Breath! | The 5 minute Freediver | Break the 10 Meter Barrier – Use the code NOOBSPEARO to save $ Subscribe to the best spearfishing magazine in the world. International subscription available! . Listen to 99 Tips to Get Better at Spearfishing | Wickedly tough and well thought out gear! Check out the legendary