In a harrowing recount on the Smartless podcast, Aquaman star Jason Momoa shares his terrifying experience of almost drowning while surfing at Jaws, Maui in 2007. Surviving the ordeal changed his perspective on life and led him to quit smoking.

Jason Momoa survived a harrowing near-drowning experience at Maui's deadly Jaws surf break after being rescued by a friend during brutal 10-foot Hawaiian waves.

The actor says help from his ancestors and thoughts of his then 3-month-old daughter helped him win a battle for his life.