Lost Australia diver swam miles to shore stalked by shark
Experts say shark incidents are increasing as water sports become more popular and baitfish move closer to shore, but fatalities remain rare (AFP Photo/PETER PARKS)/ Sydney (AFP) - A diver separated from his boat off the coast of Australia said Sunday he was lucky to be alive after being forced to swim miles back to shore -- shadowed by a large tiger shark. The spear fisherman, named in local media as John Craig, was underwater off Western Australia state Friday when his boat was swept away due to engine problems and strong currents. "I put ...
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