In this episode, I sat down with Brett Connellen (or as he is affectionately known as to some, SHARKBOY), a surfer from Australia who survived a terrifying bull shark attack in 2016.

In 2016, Brett was surfing at a beach near Kiama in New South Wales when a shark suddenly attacked him, biting his leg and causing severe injuries. Despite losing a large amount of blood, Brett managed to fight off the shark with the help of his mate Joel, make his way back to shore where he was treated by his friends until the paramedics arrived and he was airlifted to hospital.

Thanks to the quick thinking of the medical team and his own determination to survive, Brett was able to make a remarkable recovery and return to surfing just a few months later.

Brett has now recently released his documentary which features scenes of the aftermath of the attack, his recovery and his biggest challenge yet, paddling the 54KM's from Molokai to Oahu.

"Attacking Life" is a moving portrait of one man's remarkable strength in the face of adversity. Available now, exclusively on STAN.

In this episode:

Brett recounts his terrifying experience step by step including what was going through his head, how he managed to escape and what is was like to come face to face with a shark.
The extreme luck that Brett had on multiple many fronts immediately after the attack and how the quick thinking of his friends saved his life.
Being told he would never walk or surf again.
How the power of hope fulled Brett's remarkable recovery and why he was able to defy the doctors odds.
Why progress is so important to achieve anything in life and how you can channel as motivation in the good times and the worst.
Brett gives his thoughts on fate vs the randomness of life and his very interesting perspective on everything that has happened to him.
Why he felt like he needed push his body to the limits and attempt the Molokai to Oahu paddle.
How you can use your adversity to change the lives of the people around you.
Brett's one message to the world and the values he now tries to live by.

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