Matthew Bender

Matthew Bender is a 40-year-old surfer from Winter Park, Florida, who made headlines after being bitten by a shark while surfing at New Smyrna Beach, known as the 'shark bite capital' of the United States. Bender sustained a severe 10-inch bite that resulted in significant injuries, including damage to muscles, tendons, and nerves, but he survived the attack and is currently recovering.