'I still love sharks': Shark bite victim defends predators while being wheeled into hospital

Wednesday, July 15, 2020
AUSTRALIA (WTVD) -- A woman headed to the hospital after being bitten by a shark shouted at news crews, "I still love sharks."

The 29-year-old woman was bitten while swimming off Fitzroy Island, which is located just off the northeast shore of Australia.
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"I still love sharks. Sharks are beautiful," the woman yelled while being wheeled into an ambulance.

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Local reports identified the woman as a shark documentary maker.

She reportedly sustained significant leg injuries, but remained in good spirits.

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