Surfer's death in shark attack captured in final moments.
Lance Appleby, 28, has not been seen since Thursday evening.
January 4th 2025.
Lance Appleby, a 28-year-old man, has been missing since Thursday night after a terrifying shark attack in Australia. Witnesses reported seeing him being attacked while surfing at The Granites Beach, leaving his family and friends in a state of shock and grief.
According to police, a shredded surfboard belonging to Lance has been discovered, confirming the tragic incident. Jeff Schumucker, a close friend of the family, shared the details of the attack with 7NEWS, explaining that Lance was paddling back to shore after catching a wave when the attack occurred.
In a desperate attempt to scare off the shark, onlookers jumped onto jet skis, but unfortunately, they were only able to recover a surfboard with a bite-sized chunk missing. Jeff described the damage to the board, with a visible bite mark and the rope severed in half, as a hard-hitting realization for everyone involved, especially the locals.
Lance was back in his hometown to spend the Christmas holidays with his family when this tragedy struck. The beach where the attack took place is known as a shark hotspot, as reported by the Adelaide Advertiser. The news of Lance's passing has left the surfing community in mourning, with heartfelt tributes pouring in for the well-loved surfer.
Lance was a frequent surfer at Granite Beach, and his loss has been deeply felt by all who knew him. The Marble Range FC, where Lance was once a star player, also paid their respects, with rival team Wayback describing him as a "close friend and respected opponent." The impact of his passing has been felt far and wide, with the Eyre Peninsula community also grieving the loss of Lance.
The devastating news has also reached Lance's former employer, Allconstruct Interiors Pty Ltd, who honored him as a "great young talent" and a valuable member of their team. Lance quickly became friends with his colleagues, and his passing has been a shock to all who knew him.
The loss of Lance Appleby has left a void in the hearts of his loved ones, friends, and the entire surfing community. He will be remembered as a talented surfer, a beloved teammate, and a cherished friend. Rest in peace, Lance.
According to police, a shredded surfboard belonging to Lance has been discovered, confirming the tragic incident. Jeff Schumucker, a close friend of the family, shared the details of the attack with 7NEWS, explaining that Lance was paddling back to shore after catching a wave when the attack occurred.
In a desperate attempt to scare off the shark, onlookers jumped onto jet skis, but unfortunately, they were only able to recover a surfboard with a bite-sized chunk missing. Jeff described the damage to the board, with a visible bite mark and the rope severed in half, as a hard-hitting realization for everyone involved, especially the locals.
Lance was back in his hometown to spend the Christmas holidays with his family when this tragedy struck. The beach where the attack took place is known as a shark hotspot, as reported by the Adelaide Advertiser. The news of Lance's passing has left the surfing community in mourning, with heartfelt tributes pouring in for the well-loved surfer.
Lance was a frequent surfer at Granite Beach, and his loss has been deeply felt by all who knew him. The Marble Range FC, where Lance was once a star player, also paid their respects, with rival team Wayback describing him as a "close friend and respected opponent." The impact of his passing has been felt far and wide, with the Eyre Peninsula community also grieving the loss of Lance.
The devastating news has also reached Lance's former employer, Allconstruct Interiors Pty Ltd, who honored him as a "great young talent" and a valuable member of their team. Lance quickly became friends with his colleagues, and his passing has been a shock to all who knew him.
The loss of Lance Appleby has left a void in the hearts of his loved ones, friends, and the entire surfing community. He will be remembered as a talented surfer, a beloved teammate, and a cherished friend. Rest in peace, Lance.
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