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From Shark Attack to Shark Expert | Annapolis News
Paul de Gelder, a former military diver who lost his right hand and leg in a brutal bull shark attack in 2009, turned his trauma into triumph—becoming a shark expert and Shark Week star. He sees the attack not as a tragedy but as a life-changing pivot, embracing the ocean with even greater passion. With a wry sense of humor, he credits the military for covering his prosthetics and frames his risky past—including motorcycle riding and explosives work—as preparation for shark encounters. This year, he’s starring in three Shark Week shows, blending education and thrills in programs like “Bull…
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