Surfer punches shark

Dec. 26, 2005 — Brian Anderson, 31, was surfing off the coast of Northern Oregon Saturday when a great white shark attacked him.

As he was paddling, Anderson said he felt something grab his leg. Without thinking, he punched the big shark in the nose.

"That's all I could think to do, and after I did that, it let go," Anderson said. "And I wanted to get to shore as soon as I could. The thought crossed my mind that I might not make it back in and it was just pretty hectic."