Jameson Reeder | Shark Attack Survivor | Ep. 1014
From Tom Rowland Podcast by Tom Rowland
June 10, 2026 · 1h 30m
About this episode
Jameson Reeder shares his harrowing experience as a shark attack survivor and his journey to recovery while advocating for ocean safety.
Jameson Reeder is a shark attack survivor who was bitten while snorkeling in waist-deep water at a sandbar in the Florida Keys. After five years of living in the Florida Keys with his wife, a perfect day on the water turned into a life-threatening emergency when a shark grabbed his leg. In this powerful episode, Jameson reveals the immediate moments of the attack, the extensive emergency medical treatment and multiple surgeries that followed, and the long road to physical and mental recovery. What's most remarkable is his perspective: despite the trauma, he maintains deep respect for sharks and has become an advocate for ocean safety awareness and marine conservation.
People in this episode
Host: Tom Rowland
Guest: Jameson Reeder
Topics covered
- shark attack
- ocean safety
- marine conservation
- physical recovery
- mental recovery
Keywords
- shark attack
- Florida Keys
- ocean safety
- marine conservation
- recovery
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Florida Keys
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