MALIBU--In a case of life imitating art, former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson, was attacked by sharks in the shallow waters near her Malibu home. Ms. Anderson, whose character on Baywatch was killed during a shark attack, was exiting a small motor boat near the shore when several sharks believed to be about seven-feet in length attacked the busty starlet.

Doctors at the nearby Bay Area Medical Center said that Ms. Anderson's life was likely saved when one of her silicone breast implants was torn open and the rush of chemicals into the water "spooked the sharks", allowing Ms. Anderson's friends to help the star to shore and get immediate medical attention.

Ms. Anderson is expected to make a full recovery after multiple surgeries.