Uncaged: Soldier, Survivor, Shark Guy

by Paul de Gelder

From elite soldier to shark attack survivor, Paul de Gelder’s life has been anything but ordinary.

Growing up in Australia’s suburbs, Paul never really felt like he fit in. Feeling like his life was out of his control, he began to self-harm, and eventually turned to drugs. But something in Paul always told him that there was a world out there that he needed to explore—he just didn’t know how to access it.

The Australian military was the answer, but that service almost came to a brutal end when Paul was attacked by a bull shark in Sydney Harbor. Paul lost a hand and a leg, but he refused to accept limitations. In fact, the attack opened the door to a whole new life. One that would see Paul dedicate himself to the very animals that had tried to kill him….

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Published August 2, 2022

About the author

From rebel, drug dealer and strip club worker to adventurer, soldier, fitness enthusiast, Navy diver, shark attack survivor, top motivational speaker and mentor to schoolkids across Australia, Paul de Gelder is an exceptional young man. He is now determined to carve out the best future for himself he could possibly imagine. Paul is a true survivor and an incredible inspiration.