Shocking video shows 'Terminator' shark slamming into water after slicing off swimmer's leg in shallow river
A “TERMINATOR” shark was seen thrashing around in the water after biting off a large chunk of a man's leg in a shallow river.
Hitesh Govari did not notice the beast before it was attacked during his daily swim.
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The four-foot-long bull shark clamped its jaws on the 34-year-old fishermen's leg.
He managed to fight off the huge predator, but then lost consciousness.
The horrific attack happened after the shark entered what is believed to be shallow waters during high tide.
Taurus sharks They are known to enter freshwater rivers and lakes and travel up to 1000 kilometers inland.
They also have the ability to survive in fresh water for a long time periods of time.
Hitesh's upper leg was connected to the ankle only by a patch of shattered bone and remaining muscle.
He was rushed to hospital and survived, but his leg had to be amputated.
Govari was attacked in the Vaitarna River, Maharashtra, India.
His brother Umesh said: “My brother was going swimming every night.
“The river is connected to the opened one sea and sea water enter the river twice a day at high tide.
“The shark may have ended up in the shallow water during high tide.
“We ran to the spot and saw my brother bleeding in the river.
“He was immediately fished out and we noticed that his calf muscle had been torn.
“After he collapsed in the river, the shark tried to attack him again, but fishermen came to help, they caught the shark and later it died.”
He added: “I took off my shirt and grabbed another shirt that my brother had kept aside and wrapped the wound with it to stop the blood loss and rushed him to the hospital.”
Authorities have seized the dead shark for further investigation.
Police spokesperson Satish Shivarkar said, “He was bitten by a four-foot shark on February 13 at 6.30 pm.
“He belongs to a tribal community and lives with his family in Manor Dongar Village in Palghar district.
“His left leg was bitten off by a wound almost 10 cm deep.
“We have learned that his injured leg will have to be amputated below the knee.”
After the victim was admitted to Shri Vinoba Bhave Civil Hospital in Silvassa, a spokesperson confirmed that Govari's leg will have to be amputated.
His doctor said: “He is out of danger now. His left leg, which was injured in the shark attack, will have to be amputated.
“We'll get to work on Thursday.”
The victim lives with his parents, wife, two children and siblings.
Marine researcher Bhushan Bhoir said it was the “first recorded shark attack in the United States.” history of local fishing.”
The expert added: “The bull shark, known for its adaptability to fresh and marine waters, showed a remarkable ability to resist osmosis, a process essential for survival in varying environments.”
An investigation into the shark attack is underway.