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Man Loses Foot in Rare Hawaii Shark Attack After Fellow Surfers Rush to Save His Life

  • A 58-year-old surfer lost his right foot after being attacked by an 8-foot tiger shark off Honolulu.
  • Nearby surfers used their board leashes as tourniquets to stop the bleeding, saving the man's life.
  • The victim's two children thanked the surfers and first responders for rescuing their father.
  • Ocean safety officials continued to patrol the waters and posted warning signs on the beach.
  • Shark experts said the tiger shark was likely feeding in the area, which also had sea turtles that could have attracted the shark.
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