Our host, Terry, shows you how to attend to the needs of a shark attack victim. Stopping blood loss as soon as possible is priority number one.
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Shark Week: Aiding a Shark Attack Victim
Our host, Terry, shows you how to attend to the needs of a shark attack victim. Stopping blood loss as soon as possible is priority number one.
Added: Jul 30, 2010
Views: 42227 Views
Runtime: 02:19
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