Rapley told the Nine Network he paddled to his wife’s board as she tried to climb back up while the shark grabbed her right calf. Chantelle Doyle was viciously attacked by a 10-foot great white shark Saturday morning. Be the first to rate this post. Share. That is heroic. I am so happy to hear these two made it out alive in this tragic incident. Reports state “There were no signs of impact to major arteries, meaning it is unlikely she will lose her leg.”. “When you see the mother of your child, and your support, everything that’s who you are, so you just react,” Mark Rapley told KTRK. I just honestly wouldn’t know what to do in if I was in their position. To be in a situation such as this couple. The husband, Mark Rapley, swooped in and jumped from his surfboard to mount the shark. Reblog. Sound off in the comments below! NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia -- An Australian man punched a great white shark, so he could save his wife from an attack. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. She was airlifted to a hospital and had surgery, the police said. By IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A man took matters into his own fists when a great white shark attacked his wife while they were out surfing on an Australian beach this weekend, police said. (NEW YORK) — A man took matters into his own fists when a great white shark attacked his wife while they were out surfing on an Australian beach this weekend, police said. An Australian man has been hailed a "hero" after repeatedly punching a shark until it released his wife's leg. Copyright 2020, Deltaplex News/KTPB/KDPX/KPBA/KTRN by Deltaplex Media. One witness who was surfing nearby when the attack occurred called the man … I would like to think I would do the same thing for my wife or sons. Save Nine Network, RTV, NBC News (Nine Network, RTV, NBC News) — A man says he punched a great white shark to save his wife when it attacked her Saturday at a beach in Australia. Though she survived, Doyle had severe lacerations throughout her right leg. Man punches great white shark to save wife: ‘You just react’. NASA expert IDs mystery object as old rocket, Travis HS coach shot to death at sports complex in Rosenberg, 1 dead, security guard in custody after shooting at Denver protest, 2 charged in alleged Michigan plots served in US Marines, Texas AG tries again to block counties from having multiple ballot drop-off locations, Pasadena sergeant injured in motorcycle crash. © 2017 GRUNT STYLE LLC. Man punches great white shark to save wife: 'You just react' originally appeared on abcnews.go.com. So you start punching it, you start thinking amazingly where to punch it and so you’re like, ‘I’ll just attack the eye,’ or whatever. Very lucky she was with someone and what a hero her husband is. According to … Man punches great white shark to save wife: ‘You just react’ Mon, August 17 by ABC News. 10 News First Sydney reported “Paramedics treated 35-year-old Chantelle Doyle at the beach before she was later airlifted to a major hospital. Rapley said his wife was awake and doing better, but the family will be dealing with the fallout from the attack for a while. No votes so far! Investigators link man to 7 Houston fires using car tracker, A viewer's guide to Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court hearings, Houston rappers giving away scholarships to college students, Here's a recap of the news for Sunday, Oct. 11, Fake asteroid? All Rights Reserved. Would you fight a great white shark for your significant other? Your email address will not be published. “Your body reacts to saying get off, get off. 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