Diver Terrified By Shark’s Strange Behavior Until He Looks At Its Belly And Sees The Scary Truth

Jun 08, 2018

Veteran diver Josh Eccles does not fear the deep dark depths of the ocean, but when a large lemon shark swam aggressively his way, he became nervous. As soon as the shark started bumping its head against Josh’s abdomen, he knew something was wrong.

Lemon sharks can grow up to 11 feet, and though they aren’t known for being threatening towards humans, it is still best to be cautious around this unpredictable animal. Josh checked the poor creature for any signs of injury, risking his safety in doing so.
 

His friend filmed nearby, capturing this incredible moment, which occurred just off the coast of Florida. Josh took a closer look at the shark and found something surprising on its belly.

A large hook was protruding out of the poor shark’s stomach! Josh quickly realized that the shark simply wanted his help, so he reached for the hook and bravely pulled it out of the shark. Happy and feeling much better, the shark swam away and back again to thank its hero!

Sharks may be terrifying creatures, but this video shows that even the scariest of predators can need a helping hand once in a while. Josh’s bravery saved the creature’s life, and the internet is absolutely buzzing about the shark’s sweet thank you!

To see this incredible rescue, watch the video below!

Was your heart racing too? It’s lucky that Josh was around to help the poor thing. Let’s hope its wound heals quickly.

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