An Australian surfer was attacked by a shark. What happens if you lose a leg – and can it be reattached?

Kai McKenzie’s leg was transported to hospital. Here’s what surgeons say about limb reattachment

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A surfer and his severed leg were airlifted to hospital after a shark attack earlier this week, sparking speculation that surgeons may be able to reattach the limb.

Kai McKenzie was surfing off the mid-north coast of New South Wales on Tuesday morning when a suspected three-metre great white shark bit him.

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