Brett Connellan

Nothing is more powerful than a second chance at life. In 2016, Brett Connellan was attacked by a Great White Shark while surfing at Bombo Beach. He lost three-quarters of his left quad, was minutes from death, and was told he might never walk again. As bleak as it may sound, it wasn’t the end of his story, but rather the beginning of an incredible transformation. What followed was an arduous recovery, a single motivating message from a friend, and a decision: to fight for something more. Step by step, Brett defied the odds, which led him to not only walk again, but eventually return to the water and surf again, resulting in a life full of clarity that few are ever forced to find. Today, Brett shares his journey to help others navigate their own. As a speaker, he offers inspiration, practical resilience, perspective, and proof that adversity, when faced head-on, can become the catalyst for growth. His story isn’t about a shark. It’s about the power we all have to respond, rebuild, and rise.