‘Something missing?: Shark victim’s cheeky post

A surfer whose leg was severed during a shark attack at a NSW beach last week has shared a cheeky post where he joked about the loss of his limb.

Kai McKenzie, 23, was surfing at North Shore Beach in Port Macquarie on Tuesday morning when a three metre shark ripped his right leg off.

The surfer managed to “fight off” the shark before catching a wave back to shore, where a retired police officer used his dog’s lead as a makeshift tourniquet to stop the bleeding.

Mr McKenzie’s severed right leg washed up on shore a short time later.

It’s understood the limb was put on ice and transferred to John Hunter Hospital where he underwent major surgery, but it could not be reattached.

On Monday morning, Mr McKenzie shared a photo with friends from hospital where he is recovering from the surgery.

“Spot anything missing?” he joked.

“Hahah, so good to have so many amazing people behind me I really appreciate it, love this crew so much thanks for coming yesterday and to all the donations F…ing unreal love you guys the links in my bio if you’d like to donate.”

A GoFundMe page has been set up for Mr McKenzie to help pay for his ongoing medical costs which has already reached more than $166,000.

On Sunday, Mr McKenzie said it was everything to be with his loved ones after surviving the shark attack.

“A few days ago I went through a crazy shark attack (biggest shark I’ve ever seen) which was a very crazy scene and scared the living f..k out of me,” he said.

“But to all you kind hearted people, all you legends, to anyone and everyone all your support has meant the absolute world to me. It’s so cool to see so many beautiful people support me.

‘There are so many messages to get back to but I wanted to say a massive thanks to everyone for your generous donations on the go fund me page. We are so very grateful for everything

“I’ll be back in that water In no time! Big f..k off to that shark and big thanks to Steve for saving my life.”

NSW Ambulance Service Hastings South duty manager Kirran Mowbray said Mr McKenzie was surfing alone at time of the shark attack.

“He saw the shark approach him and he was able to fight it off,” she said.

“It was pretty courageous and he was able to then turn around and able to catch a wave into shore.”