A teenager has recalled how she survived a terrifying shark attack which left her with horrific injuries requiring more than 160 stitches.
Brooklyn Sauer, 14, was bitten by a shark 200 meters offshore at Nielson Beach in Bargara, in the Bundaberg region of Queensland, on March 15.
Sauer had been visiting the local beach with a friend for a dip after school when she suddenly felt like she was being dragged underwater.
He received a single bite on his torso and up to 40 puncture wounds on his back, abdomen and thighs that required more than 160 stitches.
His father, Brett Sauer, received a phone call no father wants to receive.
Brooklyn Sauer, 14, was bitten by a shark 200 meters offshore at Nielson Beach in Bargara, in the Bundaberg region of Queensland, on March 15.
She was told to run to the surf lifesaving club’s first aid room because her daughter had been attacked by a shark.
The teenager was rushed to Bundaberg Hospital before being flown to Queensland Children’s Hospital in Brisbane for surgery.
Sauer revealed that she didn’t know she had been bitten until she saw the wound.
“I didn’t really believe it was happening, I was in shock,” he told Seven. Sunrise.
“Pretty much the only thing you think about is that you have to get out of the water.”
Mrs Sauer, who is a competent swimmer and member of her local surf club, swam 200 meters to shore to receive help.
The teenager later revealed that the shark had come out of nowhere.
—It came from behind, more or less. When I turned around, I saw a splash, an outline, but that was it,” she said.
‘He bit me in the side here and knocked me down. My friend saw me go up.
Ms Sauer had been visiting the local beach (pictured) with a friend for a quick dip after school when she suddenly felt like she was being dragged underwater.
The teenager was rushed to Bundaberg Hospital before being flown to Queensland Children’s Hospital in Brisbane for surgery.
She remained calm once in the hands of paramedics and was even able to hold a bandage to one of her wounds.
Sauer attributes his lucky escape to adrenaline and his life-saving surf training.
The teenager is on track to make a full recovery and continues to participate in activities with her local surf club.
