For Brett Connellan, every surfer’s worst nightmare became his reality when he was attacked by a Great White Shark. On this episode of ED Jam, Brett shares his trauma story and how he turned one of the worst days of his life into positive things. I also speak with Shark conservationist Maddison Stewart (aka Shark girl) to discuss some common issues about shark safety and how these 'last dinosaurs' are often misunderstood. Trauma case manager Kate Mann also recalls what she witnessed on the day Brett was airlifted to a major trauma Hospital and describes some key aspects of his medical treatment and care. 

Brett Connellan 

abc.net.au/news- shark Attack

Brett's Website -

SURFER, SHARK ATTACK SURVIVOR, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER, STORY TELLER https://www.brettconnellan.com/. click link

Brett's Documentary 

The film Pyrophytic, a reference to nature's powers of recovery after a bushfire, documents not just how the freak attack happened; it also charts Connellan's mental and physical recovery to the point where he is now taking on monumental physical feats. click here to watch Video

Maddison Stewart 

Madison Stewart is a famous Film Producer, who was born on September 30, 1993 in Australia. Nicknamed Shark Girl, she is a nautical videographer and filmmaker behind underwater films advocating for the protection and conservation of sharks. Her films became the subject of the Smithsonian channel documentary Shark Girl.

instagram shark girl madison click here to follow

Maddi's podcast take a listen - Shark Stories 

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/shark-stories/id1559336394

Documentaries to watch 

Sharkwater Extinction Official Traile

• Known For. Envoy: Shark Cull Writer (2021)