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How Paul de Gelder went from shark attack victim to 'Shark Week' expert
Summary by Abilene News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by ABC 12 , KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
Most people who survived a shark attack wouldn’t go back in the ocean. But Paul de Gelder not only went back into the water, he became an expert.In 2009, De Gel
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Key takeaway But Paul de Gelder not only went back into the water, he became an expert.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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