“The coast is our community’s backyard,” the local mayor said. "We are all in shock."

It's still uncertain if Paul Millachip was attacked twice by a great white shark or attacked by two sharks, according to authorities.

Police said they shot at the shark after seeing it linger along the shoreline for almost a half-hour after the attack.

"I did what anyone would have done," he said. "The shark was latched onto her leg. I just jumped into the water."

Julie Dimperio Holowach of New York City became Maine's first recorded shark attack death.

Officials praised heroic fellow surfers who fought the shark and tried to save the victim.