Shark Week puts shark bite survival in focus with ER doc's expert tips

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Jesse Watters hosts Chris Fischer, founder of OCEARCH, to discuss the early surge in shark attacks this summer. Recent incidents include a New York beach closure due to bull sharks, a swimmer bitten in Queens and a child attacked in knee-deep water in Florida. While shark encounters are exceedingly rare, an unexpected bite can pose an immediate, life-threatening emergency. In the critical first five minutes following an attack, swift action is the single biggest factor in survival. Dr. Kenneth J. Perry, an emergency medicine physician based in South Carolina, broke down the vital steps bystanders and victims should take to manage the situation before professional medical care arrives. SHARK WEEK SHOCKER AS GREAT WHITE BREACHES JUST YARDS FROM OBLIVIOUS BOOGIE BOARDER The first step is to get the victim onto land or a boat to prevent further bites and