A close encounter with a tiger shark was caught on film by Perth gym owner
Boxer and Dad of three, Justin Lacey, 39, was snorkeling with his family
Mr Lacey was on dry land with the shark in shallow water only one metre away
The family were just about to go for a snorkel when the big fella rolled in
Alex Dodds, 25, has opened up about the chilling moment he was attacked by a great white pointer on whilst spearfishing north of Perth.
Mr Dodds was mauled by the shark, estimated to be about four metres, near Leeman in the Beagle Islands about 260km north of Perth.
The attack on Wednesday left Mr Dodds with a 20cm gash on his leg under the knee, requiring more than 100 stitches.
Mr Dodds said he was still coming to terms with the encounter which almost cost him his life if not for a brave friend.
Alex Dodds, 25, (pictured with this partner of five years) was left with a 20cm gash on his leg and over 100 stitches after being attacked by shark
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