# Henry Gibbs shark attack and recovery

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/henry-gibbs-shark-attack
> Updated: 2026-07-30T20:44:29.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026 New Zealand influencer Henry Gibbs was spearfishing off Fiji when a grey reef shark performed a death‑roll and bit his right calf. Gibbs filmed the encounter; fellow divers pulled him from the water, administered first aid and arranged an air‑lift to a hospital in Fiji. The following day he was flown to Auckland, where doctors performed four surgeries, including a skin‑graft, to reconstruct the leg. Gibbs says he expects a full recovery and expressed no resentment toward the shark, noting it was acting naturally. He later posted a video reflecting on the incident, blaming boat noise and spearfishing for attracting the shark. The footage went viral, drawing international attention and prompting broader discussion among divers and influencers about safety protocols in shark‑inhabited waters.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-30: Henry Gibbs Recovers After Shark Attack in Fiji

New Zealand influencer Henry Gibbs survived a gray reef shark bite to his leg while spearfishing in Fiji in July 2026, underwent four surgeries and skin grafts, and expects full recovery, sharing the viral foot

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/influencer-henry-gibbs-survives-shark-bite-in-fiji

### 2026-07-27: New Zealand Influencer Henry Gibbs Survives Fiji Shark Attack, Completes Four Surgeries

Influencer Henry Gibbs survived a grey reef shark bite in Fiji, underwent four surgeries and a skin graft, and urges divers to respect shark behaviour.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/influencer-henry-gibbs-survives-shark-attack-during-fiji-dive

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