Shark Wranglers from Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas staff noticed a shark with a noose around its body, cutting into its gills.
The two divers, Pia Venegas and Charlotte Faulkner were hoping for an opportunity to cut the rope with Pia carrying a sharp knife with her.
On April 4th, that finally had their chance. Mrs. Faulkner said the shark approached and was very “subdued” and with a “gentle” touch was able to subdue her on the bottom.
Mrs. Venegas was able to swim over to the shark and began furiously cutting the rope, later saying “this is the moment of my life.”
After the rope was cut the shark swam around, later coming back where it was put in “tonic immobility” and caressed by the staff.
The shark has been seen since the rope was freed and appears to be healing well.
Whether or not you agree with hand feeding sharks, it is great when one is freed from an entanglement.
Direct link to the video: Here
