EDEN, Australia -- An Australian abalone diver said he survived having his head in the mouth of a great white shark.
The 41-year-old diver was partially swallowed, breaking his nose and leaving bite marks on his body.
Lucky for him, abalone divers use lead-weighted vests, so he was partially protected from the attack.
During the attack, his arms were still free and he punched the shark in its eye until it released its grip and spat him out, authorities said.
The man was recovering in an Australian hospital.
Attacks by great white sharks are usually fatal because of their size.
The 41-year-old diver was partially swallowed, breaking his nose and leaving bite marks on his body.
Lucky for him, abalone divers use lead-weighted vests, so he was partially protected from the attack.
During the attack, his arms were still free and he punched the shark in its eye until it released its grip and spat him out, authorities said.
The man was recovering in an Australian hospital.
Attacks by great white sharks are usually fatal because of their size.
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