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Surfer Mel Ismail says shark bit off his leg

Surfer Mel Ismail says a shark bit off his leg while he was surfing alone at Glenfield Beach in Western Australia. He said the shark winked at him as he tried to poke its eye.
WHO: Surfer Mel Ismail
WHAT: Mel Ismail says a shark bit off his leg while he was surfing.
WHEN: Reported Oct 12, 2026 at 2:54 PM ET
WHERE: Glenfield Beach, Australia
WHY: Reason not reported.

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