Prayers are pouring in after two sharks "horrifically" attacked a man at a popular beach down under.
A 29-year-old Australian surfer is dead following a terrible shark attack. Brad Smith was surfing off Gracetown, about 150 miles south of Perth, when an "enormous" shark attacked him. After the enormous shark attacked his board, biting it in half, it dragged the surfer under the water. That's when a second shark reportedly came after the surfer.
Friends and family members attempted to fight off the sharks, but Smith was tragically pronounced dead.
"The victim, who had travelled to the beach with companions, was reportedly dragged beneath the surface and began fighting desperately to fend off the creature," the report states.
"Smith's ordeal intensified when bystanders spotted a second shark closing in on him, leaving the unfortunate surfer hopelessly outnumbered and overpowered.
"Nevertheless, Smith was described as courageously battling the animals, launching frantic strikes in their direction. Heartbreakingly, his efforts proved futile, with the great white dragging him underwater within minutes."
Prayers are pouring in for his family members
"Horrifying news," one wrote.
"Praying for him today," one shared.
"Awful news. Praying for everyone involved," another shared.
"Can't believe it. May he rest in peace," one added.
An official investigation into the shark attack is underway.
Our thoughts are with his friends and family members during this extremely difficult time.