Moments of panic Those on a small fishing boat in New Zealand lived last weekend when, in the middle of a day of recreational fishing, a gigantic shark jumped the bow. No major risk to residentsIt created awe and impact because of its size and the way it surprised those present.
According to international media, the events of November 6 took place in the sea near Waitianka Beach, when the giant animal jumped and remained on the surface of a boat owned by a rental company for several minutes. Yachts Church’s Charter NZCompany that is responsible A group of tourists decided to live the experience of ‘fishing’ in the open sea.
As described by the ship’s captain in reports collected by local media ‘New Zealand Herald’, The incident happened when some tourists were celebrating a fish sting; However, at that moment, the giant shark surprised them and, luckily, jumped into the boat on an area where there were no fishermen, and it was separated from them. Wide windshield of the vehicle.
“We had a huge scare,” warned the boat’s captain, a man identified by local media. Churches.
About the shark involved in this case, the international media has mentioned that it is a species of animal.Mako‘, due to its size, made a loud noise as it fell into the boat, unleashing the terror of its occupants, and amid their struggle to return to the water, The animal caused some havoc and bared its powerful jaw.
However, the truth beyond the anecdotal experience of those on board could be appreciated by the rest of the world, thanks to the case being recorded on video later. It went viral on social media.
The video shows the shark, which is about 8 feet long and weighs about 330 pounds, struggling to get back into the water.
Although some expressed willingness to help the animal return to the water in time, none of them dared. The ferocity of the animal and the power it was able to display on the ship’s surface.
However, according to local media, after a few minutes of suffering and some damage to the boat, the shark was able to return to the water on its own.
Regarding this type of animal, mako sharks, local media have mentioned that it is a predatory species. Very aggressiveand the surprising fact may be derived from the regular practice of these animals, which, during their hunting operations, reach important heights outside the sea.
Makos are considered the fastest sharks and can reach up to 12 feet in length.
Months ago, a similar event, but with a less elaborate boat, took place during the fishing season. Whale Watching on the White Horse Beach In Plymouth, Massachusetts, the protagonist of the serendipitous event is precisely one of those animals, significantly heavier than the shark in the New Zealand case.
Fortunately, in the case cited in the United States, the whale’s leap and impact against the boat did not cause major damage to the ship or its occupants, allowing them to continue sailing.
In this situation, the incident which was applauded by the people on other boats in the area has caused pain. whale jumps, Even the truth was captured on video.
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