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<p>CSV import</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>&#039;&#039;&#039;Rodney Fox&#039;&#039;&#039; is a renowned [[Australia|Australian]] [[underwater diving|underwater diver]], [[conservationism|conservationist]], and survivor of a [[Great white shark|great white shark]] attack. He is best known for his efforts in shark conservation and his contributions to underwater filming.<br /> <br /> == Early Life ==<br /> Rodney Fox was born in [[Adelaide]], [[South Australia]] in 1940. He developed a passion for [[spearfishing]] at a young age, which led him to become the South Australian Spear Fishing Champion in 1962.<br /> <br /> == Shark Attack ==<br /> On December 8, 1963, while defending his spearfishing title in the waters off [[Kangaroo Island]], Fox was attacked by a great white shark. Despite sustaining severe injuries, he managed to survive the attack. This incident is considered one of the most severe non-fatal shark attacks ever recorded.<br /> <br /> == Career ==<br /> Following his recovery, Fox developed a fascination with sharks and dedicated his life to studying and protecting them. He invented the first underwater [[Shark cage diving|shark cage]], which revolutionized the way humans interact with sharks. He also contributed significantly to the field of underwater filming, providing footage for numerous documentaries and films, including [[Jaws (film)|Jaws]].<br /> <br /> == Conservation Efforts ==<br /> Fox is a prominent advocate for shark conservation. He founded the [[Fox Shark Research Foundation]], which conducts research on great white sharks and promotes their conservation. He has also been instrumental in lobbying for the protection of great white sharks under Australian law.<br /> <br /> == Personal Life ==<br /> Fox is married to Kay Fox and they have two children. He continues to be actively involved in shark conservation and research.<br /> <br /> == See Also ==<br /> * [[Shark attack]]<br /> * [[Shark conservation]]<br /> * [[Underwater diving]]<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> &lt;references /&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Underwater divers]]<br /> [[Category:Conservationists]]<br /> [[Category:Shark attack survivors]]<br /> [[Category:People from Adelaide]]<br /> {{Australia-bio-stub}}<br /> {{diving-stub}}<br /> {{conservation-stub}}</div>

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