Your move, Australia

If you have been following this blog for a while you know that I am a bit obsessed by how badass Australians are (click here, here, or here for reference). I am excited to report that New Zealanders have officially thrown their hat into the ring to compete for "most badass citizens."

Doctor fights shark, stitches own leg wound
United Press International - January 28th, 2014

A New Zealand doctor said he stitched up his own leg wounds after being attacked by a shark while fishing on the southern coast.

James Grant, 24, said he was spear fishing Saturday near Colac Bay when he was attacked by a creature he believes to have been a sevengill shark, the BBC reported Tuesday.

"I had just gotten into the water, killed a fish and something latched onto my leg," Grant said.

"I thought it might have been one of my diving buddies, turned around ... big shark had latched on."

Grant told stuff.co.nz he used his diving knife to fight the shark.

"I sort of just fought the shark off. The shark got a few stabs. The knife wasn't long enough though," he said.

The junior doctor said he swam back to shore and stitched up his own wounds using a first aid kit.

Grant said his friends took him for a drink at a pub before continuing on to Southland Hospital.

"I am pretty grateful to have my leg still," he said.

Your move, Australia!