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dad punch shark 1.jpg?resize=1200,630 - Shark Attack North Carolina: Brave Dad 'Punches' Shark Who Bit Daughter

Shark Attack North Carolina: Brave Dad ‘Punches’ Shark Who Bit Daughter

It was nothing less than a nightmare come true for one North Carolina based family.

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But this father’s incredible display of bravery saved his daughter’s life. And whether you like it or not, the mighty North Carolina shark attack story is going viral.

A 17-year-old girl was left fighting for her life in the sea. Paige Winter helplessly struggled to swim ashore when a shark ripped off her leg and fingers, in an attempt to kill her. However, she luckily survived by the skin of her teeth. And it’s all thanks to her father’s heroic and timely response.

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According to sources, the brave father repeatedly punched the stern and strong animal in the face. And while her daughter lives with parts of her hand and legs missing, she’s grateful as ever.

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North Carolina shark attack goes viral as father displays heroic bravery

The teenager who faced one of the most savagely themed shark attacks, on a North Carolina beach is speaking out on her horrifying ordeal.point 459 |

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The young girl who lost part of her left leg as well as two fingers, says ‘sharks are still good.point 80 | ’ Moreover, the 17-year-old is still recovering from the terrifying North Carolina shark attack, at Vindant Medical Center in Greenville.point 200 | 1

According to sources, the girl claims that her brave father carried her away and out of the ocean waters. And that means freedom from the deadly grips of a shark that almost enveloped her.

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But how exactly did the father free his daughter?

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Brave father punches shark 5 times in the face

As we all know, sharks have an awfully stern and tight grip. And with jaws like that, there’s truly no messing around. So how exactly was the father able to free his struggling daughter?

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Mr. Winter, Paige’s father, explained how he had to literally punch the animal, several times in the face. Moreover, he described how he had no other option and quick reflexes led him into the decision of doing so. The actions led to the effective loosening of the shark’s grasp.

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Heroic father and shark attack survivor explain nightmare ordeal in a press conference

You’d probably expect anyone to be shaken from such a traumatic episode. But the 17-year-old is doing well and telling the world about her dad’s incredibly brave battle.

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Currently, Paige is recovering from a recent amputation procedure that was carried out on her left leg. This was followed by reconstruction and amputation of the two fingers on her left hand. Despite suffering so much, she’s ready and excited to go back home next week.

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Source: Charlotte Observer

But just before making an exit, both father and daughter conducted a press conference relating to their nightmare experience.

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During the press conference, the heroic dad explained the decisive measures he took to save his daughter from what is considered to be a bull shark. The details of the shark’s identity were based upon the giant tooth markings, seen on Paige’s bones.

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Source: ABC News

Other details relating to the gruesome North Carolina shark attack

The father described how the incident took place around midday timings on June 2nd, while he was relaxing on the beach with Paige and other family members.

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He says:

‘I head Charlie and then I turned around and I heard Shark. Paige. Get her.’

And that’s when he realized something was majorly wrong as he couldn’t find Paige.

‘Paige was underwater and there was pink on the water. I saw pink and it was moving,’ he said.

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Moreover, the brave father explained how the giant shark carried her around, five feet below the water. And that’s just when he was able to reach in the nick of time.

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Source: ABC11 Raleigh-Durham

The emotional dad explains harrowing scenes after rescuing daughter out of the sea

The emotional dad said:

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‘I grabbed her with my left arm and pulled her up over the water and when I pulled her up a shark came up with her and it was a big shark.’

‘I immediately started to hit it. I’ve read five times, but it could have been ten or three, I don’t know. I wasn’t keeping count but I know I was hitting it and I hit it with everything I could and it let go.’

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‘When I was running towards the shore, I could see the damage, and I knew it was bad. I listened to every word she said, every movement of her lips, every way the wind blew her hair, I just took it all in.’

Today, Paige is doing well with her amputations. She knows life will never be the same again but she is staying positive, despite the traumatic circumstances. But her shark attack North Carolina story continues to inspire millions around the world.

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