An Australian surfer who lost his right leg in an attack by a great white shark earlier this week has shared a statement following the ordeal.
Kai McKenzie, 23, was rushed to hospital after the attack at North Shore beach at Port Macquarie in New South Wales on Tuesday.
"Man, oh, man, to be here right now, just to be able to hold my beautiful Eve and my family, is everything to me," he wrote in an Instagram post.
"A few days ago, I went through a crazy shark attack, which was a very crazy scene and scared the living f*** out of me," he said.
McKenzie said it was the biggest shark that he had ever seen.
"To all you kind-hearted people, all you legends, to anyone and everyone, all your support has meant the absolute world to me," he said.
"It's so cool to see so many beautiful people support me."
He thanked all his supporters for their generous donations to a fundraiser set up for his recovery costs.
"We are so very grateful for everything," he said.
"I can tell you now, if you know my personality, this means f*** all.
"I'll be back in that water In no time!
"Big f*** off to that shark, and big thanks to Steve for saving my life."
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