The shark bit the man's torso, left arm and hand Sunday morning roughly 100 yards offshore.
SAN DIEGO — Beaches in Del Mar are closed to swimmers and surfers after a shark bit a swimmer Sunday morning.
"Today was by all accounts a worst nightmare day where we had a full on shark encounter in the ocean," she said."I want to say that it was the best case of a worst case scenario." "I'm truly astounded at his bravery and courage and strength," she said."Despite being completely lacerated by a shark, he had both hands in the air and was calling for help. He saved his own life first and foremost." She said two of the NCOS members and a surfer immediately responded.
Veal said he remained calm as people tended to his wounds. She said the swimmers carry tourniquets in the event that an emergency happens when they're in the water. He asked her to call his wife and gave Veal her phone number.
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