Rayna O’Nan

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — On Wednesday, survivors of local shark attacks gathered at St. Mary's Medical Center to share their stories and reunite with the doctors and first responders who helped save their lives.

Or, as critical care surgeon Dr. Robert Borrego, said, to share their "success stories."

"The most important thing is to survive the bite," he said.

WATCH: Shark bite survivors recount their stories Shark attack survivors gather in Palm Beach County to share 'success stories'

Clad in a 'Jaws' T-shirt, Dr. Borrego, who's become known as the "shark doctor," expanded on research on certain bacteria in sharks' mouths, and how that can affect shark bite victims' wounds and treatment.

He also provided data showing Palm Beach County ranks third in Florida for the

See Full Page