A man who puts himself between his wife and a shark to protect her is a man worth his weight in gold. Prayers to the couple as they recover from this ordeal.

your husband loves you

A shark is a big fish

She is a real trooper ! Lost her calf only a day before and still willing to to share her experience and warn others. I know she has a long recovery ahead but I wish her the best.

That's a real husband, he took care of his own.

That victim is very articulate. Good explanation of what happened.

She is very lucky to have her leg!

It pursued her, it followed her. That's creepy. Usually sharks take a bite and realize we're not a seal or something and they let go.

We sometimes forget that when we venture into the surf it’s the ocean’s residents world, we’re just playing in it for a time.

the fact that she can still wiggle her toes says alot

That clip of the beach with all of the people just standing there looking at the water and no one in it reminded me of a scene straight out of JAWS !

I'm so glad she's going to be okay and her husband too, that was a lot of blood in the water and I feared she would bleed out but she's on the mend now and thank goodness she'll be all right. She's lucky she had help to get out of the water when she did and her husband was there for her. Many blessings to you both!

Locals in Galveston told us never go past the first sandbar. Prayers for her recovery. That's rough.

I’m happy she had help!

Thank God your husband was there with you. Prayers for a full & speedy recovery. You both are so brave ❤️🤍💙 With love from Amarillo

Devoted and loving Husband, father, and shark fighter lol.

Praying for speedy recovery 🙏

She was so calm so brave... Not even one scream... Oh poor lady...I hope she recovers fast.

"I thought it was a big fish"... Am i the only one that had the knee-jerk thought: "Yes, that's what a shark is"?

Don’t go past the sand bar!

“Past the sandbar” first mistake 🤦‍♀️

My husband and I were supposed to go that day but we arrived around 1:30 pm from our 8 hr trip and we were too tired to go. We saw what happened later that day so we were glad we didn’t go that day. We did go the next day and we were being very cautious. As my husband and I were swimming we noticed something in the water as well. I yelled at my husband to get out right away and we got out as fast as we could. Everyone started getting out too but a lot of people just took their phones to record which took me by surprise because I was expecting to have someone warn the lifeguard. No one did, so I ran right away to let the lifeguard know about what was going on. Along with lifeguard we managed to get the beach patrol that was near by aware of that too. They acted fast and were able to conclude that it was a dolphin. There were around 3-5 of them in the water. From someone who doesn’t go to the beach often that was a scary experience for sure. Luckily everyone was safe but it definitely something to keep in mind for the future. I pray for a speedy recovery for the people who were injured. ❤

not her laughing mid sentence 😹 I love her + the fact she called it a pursuit + not attack 1:09

I don't know if ya'll know this, but it's exponentially more difficult to be bitten by a shark if you stay out of the ocean.

Lately there are frequent shark attacks I have been hearing about. At this point stay away from the ocean.

@2:02 when he’s describing “while they were treating her, the shark was right there” all I could picture was the shark having a disguise trying to be like hey guys what happened can I help. 🤣

Oh that was her daughter at the start of that video of the attack? That makes me so sad. But also, kudos to the woman who held her and walked her away from what was happening to her mom.

I would like to think majority of people who go to the beach for play would have basic discernment and wisdom in contemplating the probability of sharks in the water and think twice about the risk they are taking! Once attacked, it is permanent loss of limbs, severe scarring or even bleeding to death!

“I thought it was a big fish”…She wasn’t wrong

My heart goes out to the husband and those who were brave enough to help during such a scary situation.

Stay out of the ocean or sometimes rivers..It's not a swimming pool.

little terrifying because I was in the water 2 miles down from when that happened past the 2nd sandbar (further out) and didnt find out until later that day there had been sharks in the water

Just in time for Shark week

As a Floridian we are aware that sharks swim to the shallows when the water is warm because they are seeking feeder fish. The weather has been very warm so we will see many sharks in shallow water. In Florida we see people pulled under in knee deep water so please be careful! And watch where you step. Some sharks nestle into the sand and if you accidentally step on it, it WILL bite you.

Sending you and your husband lots of prayers and positive healing vibes I hate to think of how the PTSD will affect her if she ever goes back to the beach. 😢

She's right it was a big fish.

Years ago me ,my friend jason and his son went to South Padre Island maybe five years ago. We went to that same beach it was my first time so was excited I swam out all the way to the boat buoys , the lifeguard was telling my friend to tell me come back but I was jumping up in the waves God this scares the hell out of me and makes me feel blessed and like I had guardian angel watching over me that day , I pray she will be okay

How scary!!! And WHAT A MAN! 😍😍😍 Her husband loves her so much!🙏🙏🙏

I pray for a successful surgery!!! ❤️☺️

STOP SWIMMING IN THE OCEAN! find a pool and swim in that

I didn’t see any graphic footage in that like they said. Not that I wanted to of course.

Well she was right it was a big fish.

My wife and I drove up to Boca Chica Beach from SPI last summer. When we got to the starship at SpaceX, we decided it was a beautiful day and ventured out into the water. Just the two of us. There were no other people for miles. After hearing about this, I will use more caution. Great memories, though.

"I thought it was a big fish" It was.

Don't kick sharks

who was the 3rd n 4th ?

It WAS a big fish.

So glad she has lived to tell the tale! May she make a great recovery! This is a very dangerous shark! 4 people and it’s no longer a coincidence, you’re on the menu for sure!

Sharks ARE big fish.

The shark thought she was a big fish, too (allegedly).

I always recommend doing a shark test before deciding to swim in the ocean I do.

It astounds me the amount of negativity that we as a nation can come up with nowadays! Look at the comments under any video on KZfaq, ANY video! If there is the slightest inkling of anything in the video that someone can turn negative…..they will! I’m just glad that the lady lived to tell about it and seems to be in good spirits. All that matters about HER husband’s actions, is that she believes that he was doing everything he could to help her. It honestly doesn’t master what a JEALOUS keyboard warrior thinks!…..Now let the negative comments begin!!

She said she kicked at it. 😮 Glad she's going to be okay considering what could have happened.

You’ve always heard the question. “Would you swim in front of a shark to protect your loved one”? Well now this wife knows her husband would and did. What a great man❗️❗️❗️

Terrifying... I feel like this is becoming more common but I could be wrong. Scary none the less

It WAS a big fish. Called shark.

Is the hurricane approaching the gulf causing the sharks to behave out of the norm? Padre hasn’t had a shark attack in 5 years

That video was so scary! She lost so much blood, so intense. glad they made it.

There were multiple warnings of sharks feeding in the shallows following their food source. Obviously people either didn't see the warnings or they chose to ignore them.

"I thought it was a big fish" By far the most dangerous big fish you could've encountered

Praying for your recovery and your family also 😊

The picture I saw of it looked brutal! Her whole calf was gone 😳

Of course its a big fish!

Sharks are in fact just a big fish!

The Mayor of South Padre island wants to ensure visitors that the beaches are safe and that the town plans to continue with the Fourth of July celebrations.

Yeah, it was a BIG fish. Glad to know she made it alive and her husband did as well. Bravo for the people who helped her at the beach.

Let me guess…they are going to say that shark attacks are very rare. Nope, I don’t think so! Not for me! Clearly, that shark was out for blood after the first, 2nd, 3rd, 4th attack!!!

Prayers for both and I'm so glad that both survived this horrible shark attack. I pray for the best recovery for this lady and thankful for all who helped save her life! God Bless!!

Ouch Tabitha !!! Prayers 🙏

In Florida, in Texas, in the Carolinas.... OUT PAST THE SAND BARS. The sharks hunt out there and see a flash of jewelry or white skin flash and splashing..... it IS a big fish and these things are like lures to them. Don't swim early morning or mid to late afternoon that's when the fish bite and are feeding... ALL fish. And out past the sand bars always, you attract things in deeper water and they follow and attack you.

I hope the 🦈 is ok and healthy😊❤

Thats a real man for sure. Way to go bro. Cheers. Be grateful to be alive and thankGod.❤

Prayers 🙏🏽

IT WAS A BIG FISH DUH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You're so blessed ❤ you've got an amazing husband and community around the beach ❤ God bless you all.

Do not go past the second sandbar

What a man ,,,

Wow!! This is insane!! I live in Texas and this is not normal at all!! Crazy

Scary looking beach!!!

New rule: Don't go past the sandbar.

Swimming with sharks is never a good idea

🙏 Prayers

Chief Brody , you knew sharks were out there yet you let my kids go out there , slap 👋 greatest shark movie ever made quote “Jaws” 🦈

Wow! Wish you both the best!

It always amazes me that people are surprised when this happens. I mean, if you feel the ocean water and it’s wet, there are sharks around.

Something crazy going on this year sharks are biting, gators are biting....I will be keeping cool in the pool I guess

If I had to take a shot for every comment saying “it was a big fish” I’d die

Well, it WAS a big fish.

OMG, how horrible. I am so sorry for you.

i saw someone people upset at the shark on insta, like...be fr, where is the shark gonna go?

We don’t have any business being out in that ocean, swimming in pools much safer I like to sit on the beach and watch the waves

If people pay attention, they will realize it's not safe until water temperatures cool down.

Lady, a shark is a big fish.

Yes it Was a Big Fish!

Did she jump from an electric boat?

My brother was at the beach at the time and said there was a lot of traffic to get in and out

I used to go surfing and body boarding when i was a teenager. After shark attacks on the local beach near me, I completely gave up that hobby when i turned 20.

Lucky be alive ! Prayers speedy recovery

How awful! Thank God they are all going to be alright! Sending prayers for a speedy recovery! God bless her and her family!

My husband had to drop me and leave because the shark was still in pursuit