Calm Amid the Bite: Moonstone Beach Surfer Survives a Close Shark Encounter

A longtime Moonstone Beach surfer, Eric Gurney, was nearly struck by a 10-foot shark when it bit his board but did not injure him; he remained calm, made it to shore, and had the incident documented with wildlife authorities. He described the experience as almost spiritual and a reminder of humanity’s place in the wild, with the board bearing a distinctive bite impression but no wounds to him.