San Francisco man claims that he was searching for crabs at Gray Whale Cove State Beach, when he felt a sharp pain and then a push. He looked down to see a great white shark, which had just bit him.Nemanja Spasojevic, NBC's TODAY's correspondent, said that "At this point, I was like "OK, I got hit,"." "I began kicking frantically towards the rocks."Spasojevic (38), said that he is an avid surfer, snorkeler, and has been to San Mateo County's beaches on multiple occasions. Spasojevic stated that he knew sharks were common in the area but they rarely attack humans.Spasojevic was not afraid to put on his wetsuit, and get into the water Saturday morning. Spasojevic stated that he wanted to catch crabs for a "nice dinner"Spasojevic stated that things began out well. Spasojevic was swimming near rocks in an area with many crabs. The shark attacked him as he was staring at the one.Image: A diver who was attacked by a shark is being loaded into an ambulance. (KNTV).Spasojevic claimed it was no bigger than a dolphin and only bit him once in the back. Spasojevic immediately began to kick, trying to reach shore.Spasojevic called for help once he was back on sand. Thomas Masotta was fishing along the shoreline and came to his aid.Masotta had previously stated to NBC News via email that "He called me out, then collapsed." "He was lying on the ground, saying he wasn't in too much pain, but that he was concerned about losing a lot blood.Spasojevic claimed that he could see the wetsuit filling up with blood. Spasojevic sustained 10 punctures from the shark's teeth during the attack.There was relief when the medics arrived."I was asking them, 'Hey, my leg will be kind of good.' They said, "Yeah, you're going to keep the leg." They said, "Yeah, you're gonna keep the leg." So I was like, "OK, I have a leg, and I'm going to live. What more can I ask?" He said.Continue the storySpasojevic was transported to the trauma unit at San Francisco General Hospital for treatment.He told NBC Bay Area that he was "probably the luckiest man in the world" to be struck by the white and walk out of the hospital on the same day.According to the outlet, Spasojevic also has puncture wounds and a slight limp. Spasojevic said that once he is fully recovered, he will return to the beach."I believe sharks are not bad guys. It's their home. Spasojevic said that we are just visitors to their home. "I'm going back to visit again, for certain."
