In a remarkable event off the coast of Florida, a drone camera recorded a fishing boat’s unexpected confrontation with a belligerent bull shark.
The video showcased the tranquil azure waters as the boat navigated smoothly, only to be interrupted by an unforeseen display of territorial dominance by the shark.
Watch the video here.
The bull shark lunged at the boat, placing itself between the engines at the back. It looped around multiple times, hitting the ship repeatedly.
The Instagram post that showcased the video emphasized the shark’s five direct hits on the boat before it swam off, only to return with renewed determination, totaling eight attacks.
Onlookers on the boat were both intrigued and cautious of the shark’s evident display of power, likening the experience to a tremor or the Jaws ride at Universal Studios. As explained by Josh Jorgensen, the drone operator, the encounter began when he noticed two large cobia swimming with the bull shark, which led his friend Carl to attempt catching them.
Carl Torresson, who was on the boat, voiced his astonishment at the multiple hits on the boat’s engines, which caused considerable shaking. The intensity of the hits led to damage, with the engine’s middle section torn away and the trim tab broken.
National Geographic points out that bull sharks, along with tiger sharks and great white sharks, are among the species known for sporadic attacks on humans.