"Surfer's Life Hangs in the Balance After Terrifying Shark Attack"
A surfer is in critical condition after being attacked by a shark off Australia's east coast. The 44-year-old man fought the shark for about 30 seconds before swimming back to shore, where he realized the extent of his injuries. A bystander applied a tourniquet before the surfer was taken to the hospital. Lighthouse Beach will be closed for at least 24 hours, and authorities will use a drone to monitor shark activity in the area. Australia ranked second in the number of unprovoked shark encounters with humans last year.