Surfer escapes death in jaws of Aussie shark — and says he used a simple trick to survive
A surfer named Alejo Santiñaque survived a shark attack in Australia by using a simple defense tactic. After being bitten and dragged underwater, he kicked the shark to escape its grip. Despite sustaining injuries, Santiñaque expressed no resentment towards the shark, emphasizing the importance of respecting marine life.
- ▪Alejo Santiñaque was attacked by a shark while waiting for a wave at Red Cliff in Australia.
- ▪He managed to escape by kicking the shark, which caused it to release him.
- ▪Santiñaque underwent surgery for his injuries but credited his survival to staying calm during the ordeal.
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World News Surfer escapes death in jaws of Aussie shark — and says he used a simple trick to survive By Daniel Cody Published June 6, 2026, 10:11 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A surfer has revealed the terrifying moment he was dragged underwater by a shark in Australia — and the simple trick he used to escape with his life. Alejo Santiñaque, 20, was waiting for a wave at Red Cliff when beast grabbed ahold of him. “I suddenly felt a hard hit and a strong pull on my foot,” the Uruguayan national recalled on Facebook. “A shark had bitten me.” The animal dragged Santiñaque into the water, becoming tangled in his surfboard leash.
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