The Malibu Library Speaker Series presents shark attack survivor Paul de Gelder at Malibu Library on Tuesday\, Octob er 11\, 2022\, at 7 pm. Registration is required. Register online or call Malibu Library at 310.456.6438.
\nAn elite Australian Navy diver who lost two limbs in a horrific shark attack that changed his life\, Paul de Gelder now inspires others to overcome obstacles and champions shark cons ervation. He has been a long-time co-host on the Discovery Channel&rsquo\; s Shark Week. Triumphing over tragedy by relying on the mantra that he lea rned as a young paratrooper in the Australian Army\, &ldquo\;Improvise&hel lip\;Adapt&hellip\;Overcome\,&rdquo\; Paul has enthralled and motivated au diences around the world.
\nIn his earlier days\, de Gelder chased a dventure wherever he could find it. In 2000\, he joined the military\, ris ing to the elite echelons of the Australian Defence Forces as an Army para trooper and Navy bomb disposal diver. But in February 2009\, trouble hunte d him down in the form of a giant bull shark. Attacked while diving for th e Navy in Sydney Harbor\, he was pulled out of the water barely alive. He lost an arm and a leg and embarked on an extraordinary journey of healing\ , rehabilitation\, and renewal. He later told his story and shared the lif e-changing lessons gained from his experience in his inspiring autobiograp hy\, No Time for Fear.
\nIn the years since the shark attac k\, de Gelder's life has changed in every aspect. After leaving the navy\, he has traveled the world as a top motivational speaker\, passionate envi ronmentalist\, adventurer\, and mentor to school kids. Sharing an adventur ous life journey where he &ldquo\;faced pretty much the worst that life ca n throw at me\, and survived and thrived\,&rdquo\; de Gelder enthralls\, c aptivates\, and leaves audiences motivated to overcome any challenge.
\ nThis event will take place at Malibu Library. Registration is required . Register online or call Malibu Library at 310.456.6438.
\nSince 20 13\, the Malibu Library Speaker Series\, a program of the Malibu Library\, part of LA County Library\, and the City of Malibu\, has featured experts \, authors\, and other notable figures discussing a wide range of subjects \, including the entertainment industry\, literature\, science\, motivatio n\, the arts\, education\, sports\, travel\, food\, and the environment.\n
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