A teen says he's lucky to be alive after his friend rescued him from a massive Great White Shark that attacked him while spearfishing.
Luke Pascoe is now recovering in hospital after being attacked by the monster fish while swimming in waters around Mistaken Island, Albany in Western Australia on Monday.
In a statement the following day, local authorities confirmed a spearfisherman "received injuries after being bitten by a suspected white shark".
Locals reported seeing a huge great white prowling through the waves around 40 metres offshore.
Luke, 17, told ABC he would be dead if it wasn't for the bravery of his friend Conner Shirley.
After the shark took a chunk out of Luke, Conner lifted him on his back and carried him for 2km over unsteady rocky ground.
Luke said: "I owe my life to him. I was lying in bed last night and I was thinking to myself how lucky I am to still be here."
Quick-thinking Conner fashioned a tourniquet from his dive belt and wrapped it around Luke's leg wound to stop the bleeding.
Conner told ABC: "First aid at school actually taught me a couple of things."
The 17-year-old - who is still in hospital - said he's still keen to get back in the water despite the horror attack.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development announced news of the Luke's injuries on Tuesday and advised locals to be careful when swimming in the area.
It says an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Last week, another swimmer had a close call when a shark attacked his paddleboard.
The man and his dog were thrown into the sea when the beast tried to take a chunk out of the board in Pacific Grove, California.
The paddleboarder, a local resident, was thrown off but able to climb back on with the canine and both returned to shore uninjured.
Witnesses said the man managed to remain calm as the shark bit the board several times.
Incident commander Jim Pagnella said: "He was offshore about 500 yards, had German shepherds on the board, local guys, paddling out, next thing you knew, he had a visitor."
