As the light was fading at Bombo Beach on the evening of March 30th, 2016, Brett was inches from death after surviving every surfer’s worst nightmare, a Great White shark attack. He lost three-quarters of his left quad and emergency responders on the scene were certain Brett would not make it. Fortunately, the cards fell in his favour and he pulled through thanks to a brave friend, timely emergency support and a bit of luck.

The events that saved Brett’s life gave him a unique perspective as he faced a long and challenging recovery. With a bleak outlook prescribed by doctors, it was clear that Brett’s life would never be the same.

These moments in time are pivotal in anyone’s life, often prompting questions of purpose and identity. For Brett, the following months proved even more transformative than the injury itself. The recovery forced him to “climb a new mountain” and develop a mindset focused on resilience, determination and personal growth, helping him walk again and eventually return to the water to surf, the activity he loves most.

Although this may sound like the perfect end to Brett’s story, it was only the beginning. He soon realised the lessons learned through surviving a shark attack could be applied to all areas of his life, enabling him to achieve far more than anyone predicted. Brett has turned the worst day of his life into a story he now shares to inspire others through speaking, writing, documentary filmmaking and film production.