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'First shark attack victim in UK waters 'cuts thumb'

Rich Thomson became the first person to suffer a shark attack in UK waters whilst he was surfing off Bantham beach in Devon.

The secondary school teacher suffered a 'bruised thigh' and 'cut thumb' before batting the 3 ft Smooth-hound shark away.

Rich said pupils and staff at his school have been teasing him since the attack, calling him 'Nemo' and shouting 'I've seen cod bigger than that.'

This clip is originally from 5 live Daily on Thursday 8 June 2017

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