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

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. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Kenneth J. Perry, 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 B