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A Story of Survival and Gratitude

A Story of Survival and GratitudeA Story of Survival and GratitudeA Story of Survival and Gratitude

I'm Steve Bruemmer, the unfortunate fellow who was attacked ferociously by a 15-foot great white shark. 

My Story in Videos

My Story in Videos

Attack and Rescue

News media reports on the great white shark attack at Lovers Point in Pacific Grove, California at the southern end of the Monterey Bay. 

June 22, 2022

Going Home

Thank you to the dozens of people who saved and restored me.

Security Cam

The attack and rescue caught on a security camera. The shark breaches at 0:54 just right of the light pole. The ambulance arrives at 4:05, just 3 minutes after I started yelling for help.

Enhanced Security Cam

Zoomed in version of the security camera video from an article in the San Jose Mercury News

Community Thank You

In October 2022 we held a thank you picnic at Lovers Point to celebrate the heroes who risked their lives to rescue me, Aimee Johns, Paul Bandy and Heath Braddock and the hundreds of others who helped in my recovery.

Back at the Pool

My first day swimming at the pool, using the hoist chair.

Carnegie Hero Awards

At the 1 year mark the heroes, Aimee, Paul and Heath, received the Carnegie Hero Awards at Lovers Point.

Monterey Rotary Club Speech

The whole story told in a speech to the Rotary Club, 1 year after the attack.

Natividad Thank You

2 and a half years after the attack, an interview thanking Natividad Trauma Center, the heroes who rescued me, and the blood donors.

Armchair Anonymous Best of 2024

I was on the Armchair Anonymous Podcast for their Near Death Experiences theme. My story was selected for their best-of-2024 show.

A Few Photos

Contact Me

Questions or Comments

Send me a message or ask me a question using this form. I will do my best to get back to you soon! 


I will also put you on the mailing list when my book comes out. I will not use your email for anything else.


This photo is from completing an Olympic distance triathlon three years after the attack.

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