Ex-Boxer Stops Shark Attack With Punches

A surfer mauled by a shark off the east coast of Australia early Friday survived the attack by punching the animal, just like surfing pro Mick Fanning did earlier this month, NBC News reported.

Craig Ison, a 52-year-old former boxer, was surfing north of Sydney when what is believed to be a bullshark attacked Ison after he flipped off his board. He soon sprung in to action similar to Fanning, and took a few punches at the shark as it attacked his hand and leg.

Ison's friend Geoff Hill watched the attack unfold, telling NBC News it was like "watching Mick Fanning in replay."

Ison suffered serious injuries from the attack but is in stable condition.

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