Shark Swims Up To Diver For Help, Won't Stop thanking Him After He Saves Her Life

[@eatwhatukiii2532]

I once found a painted turtle with a sharp thing coming out of the corner of its eye. I tugged at it with fine pliers thinking it was a thorn but it ended up being the tip of a HOOK, something she had apparently bitten and the point had gradually over time worked its way through the roof of her mouth into her eye socket. I took her to a vet who was able to surgically remove the hook and even save her eye, miraculously.

[@user-zp3oz7op6w]

Thank you for taking it to the vet. May God bless you!

[@robair67]

Absolutely brilliant job. Thank God for compassionate people like you. And the vet! 🙏

[@karenbiby1191]

I 9i

[@myranda0059]

That was an amazing thing to do, may God reward you immensely for that huge deed!

[@pattilossau40]

Thank you so much for helping! ❤️

[@nicosayavedra9055]

The guy gets an A+ for calmly taking care of the sharks' needs and recognizing it needed help. As for the shark, it's difficult to put a grade on a creature that was in dire need of help and had to approach its most dangerous predator, a human. However, the shark displayed a brave attitude and I commend the shark for doing so....

[@aaronfrench8322]

I came here looking for a comment acknowledging this. Is it confirmed to be the same voice over person?

[@nicosayavedra9055]

@@aaronfrench8322 Yes, 100%

[@MexicoAdventurer]

​@@aaronfrench8322The hook gets an F.

[@ElgierColeman]

TeeeHeeeeheeeeheeee!!!...... STOP!!😂L❤L!!!

[@ElgierColeman]

This is a good story. LOL!!!❤

[@fitfogey]

The fact that the shark was showing him the source of its pain. That was amazing to see really.

[@taylenday]

The awareness, and dare I say empathy and intelligence it took for that shark to realize humans can help is actually quite astounding.

[@rimrunz1795]

Definitely

[@jasonflinders-1984]

@Repent or you will likewise perish. so every person killed by a wild animal was a non-believer...?

[@colddaze6680]

@@jasonflinders-1984 lol...😎👍

[@colddaze6680]

Never catch me swimming that close to a sharks jaws.. nearly got eaten by a tiger shark when I was a kid. Will not swim in sea water above my head now. Good on this fella though. In the still cover pic on the vid shows a great white... I was like wtf. .. man has balls of steel.

[@crasherxtreme]

@@colddaze6680 as soon as your feet are in the ocean, you are swimming with sharks. Maybe not tigers. But sand bars and bull sharks for sure

[@avelainmarie2907]

People who love and save animals are among the best of humanity.

[@wonderbotanimals]

Absolutely, those who dedicate their time and effort to help animals truly have a special place in our world.

[@RenoLaringo]

Thank you !🧡

[@LisaCooper-thevegan-123]

Exactly, and no need to eat them either 😢🙏❤️

[@AlienBigCat23]

Victory to the A.L.F.

[@trillionaire8886]

Um people who save people tend to be like way better so…

[@breezeb8720]

The level of awareness by the Lemon Shark is astonishing to me not only to ask for help but also able to be grateful

[@kingghidorah8106]

you'd be surprised, a lemon shark or a great white shark's brain almost fills their head

[@BEEyonced]

Most humans are utter scum. Killing 100 million Sharks annually just for wrong fear, egoism and dumb soup not even depending on this little ingredient. All their overfishing, nets, hooks, micro-plastic, ship wrecks, garbage pollution. Still animals up there in despair try all their soul asking for a bit of help in severe need. Cats, squirrels, sharks. Just very few got lucky getting an old soul human. Prolly can sense. The hook must have been there for many weeks if not months.

[@dew465]

I just saw a video about a man who helped a tiger shark by removing a hook 20 years ago and is still friends with her. He has removed 4 hooks from her over the years. He also did it for a male, who let him pet him. Both were very affectionate with him. They really aren't the mindless eating machines we're led to believe they are.

[@gamingfacton5538]

Mention the KZbin channel please

[@dew465]

@@gamingfacton5538 I think it was on The Dodo.

[@MichaelJohnson-dt8tv]

Yeah. Only when they’re hungry. LOL

[@MichaelJohnson-dt8tv]

Once, a priest was touring in the African Savanna. Suddenly, a lion appeared, obviously intent on having the priest for dinner. Realizing that he had no chance of escaping, the priest fell to his knees in prayer. Puzzled at the absence of an attack, the priest opened his eyes and was astonished to see the lion also kneeling, its paws clasped in prayer. He was about to approach the lion and join it in prayer when he was stopped by his guide’s urgent stage whisper- “B’wana! Get your ass outa there while his eyes are closed! He’s praying, alright; he’s saying Grace!”

[@CristinaF210]

i love love your comment, animals are VERY intelligent or they wouldnt be here....

[@uniqu3xperience965]

I used to clean shark tanks in large public aquariums and after several months the sharks would come and visit me they get comfortable. What I learned is these man has a steady heart rate. I had a friend that worked with me and he was always very nervous and the shakes would never approach him. The sharks can feel and sense your heart rate and an array of things your body expels that you don't even realize. They have had millions of years to evolve this super powers and believe me they know how to use them really well.

[@catherinehazur7336]

Wild creatures can sense fear and anxiety in a human. It's a trigger for a predator that hunts other animals in order to eat. All cats, from a housecat to a mountain lion will give chase if something starts running in their presence. They can't help themselves it's in their nature. Like dragging a string in front of your little pet kitty. Riding a bike or jogging in cougar country is a big risk every time you do it. The movement may cause the big kitty to chase and take you down.

[@tupapisoyyo676]

​@@catherinehazur7336very true..animals will stop in their tracks when humans show no fear. Elephants are a perfect example.

[@Losesome-weight]

@@tupapisoyyo676 True, it does baffle them, but still not always a fail safe. It takes that 300+lb animal about 3 seconds to realize it can kill you easily and they're no stranger to violence. We have black bears up here, and people are so frightened of them but they don't bother humans at all. They're actually scared of us. They come in my yard, and if you yell HEY they take off lol. Our one dog chased one 4x his size right up a tree, that was a site to see. Unless it's a momma with cubs, then she'll tangle with you.

[@Losesome-weight]

pretty neat comment and observation. Never thought of that! I'm sure in the water they can learn more things about ourselves then we can.

[@curiousnerdkitteh]

Makes sense that they'd avoid something that could attack them out of fear but you were calm so you're just a giant symbiotic cleaner shrimp to them.😉

[@I-cannot-make-it-pretty]

This shark recognized the diver from his daily dives and knew he was not a danger to her.

[@thomasstevens9988]

I agree with you. I think you are exactly right. Good on him!! Animals are truly the only innocent ones on this planet!!!😊😊😊

[@Vingul]

@@thomasstevens9988absolutely not.

[@andoncroft5154]

Sind sharks have approached divers they don't know and asked for help

[@realdragon]

Sharks are just like big slimy teddy bears

[@lurklingX]

@@realdragon sharks aren't slimy. (also, go ahead and treat a bullshark or a white like a teddybear. ☠not all types have a docile temperament like lemons, nursharks and whale sharks.)

[@mntryjoseph1961]

🦈Thank you for helping the shark! Sharks are extremely important to the ecosystem.

[@nancypatricia511]

Since this diver goes diving three times every day, this shark must have seen him often in the same waters this shark calls home. The diver became a familiar person like someone you might see on the subway every day on your way to work. He became part of the shark's world and would be the one that the shark would feel comfortable asking for help since the diver didn't act threatened or threatening. What is also amazing is the intelligence of the shark and its understanding that men can help.

[@vmondude]

That's a very good explanation of the situation actually. Incredible world. Shark was like "you've got thumbs, help me!"

[@susanmurrell635]

From what I've heard, sharks are just swimming and eating machines....obviously that's not true. This shark exhibited thought processes.....enough to keep trying to tell this diver that it needed help by bumping into him. It must have experienced pain and that is why it swam away after first attempt to get the hook out.......but, it came back !! And then again to bump camera to show its thanks!! Amazing!!!

[@JesgateOnDown]

She's definitely gonna remember him now. I hope he made notes about her appearance so he'll recognize her if he sees her again.

[@youtubestudiosucks978]

Most sharks are blind and see through a combination of the electromagnetic spectrum and smell.

[@waynefletcher9884]

True

[@georginaparamo4129]

All superheroes don't wear capes! God please protect the animals that fly in the skies, swim in Earth's waters and walk upon the earth. Keep them all safe from human's pollution, abuse, neglect and ignorance! 🙏💕🐾🐾💞👣

[@sandrawilkinson3782]

Well said ❤

[@user-ev1vq9hi4h]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@stephaniebaker6001]

Poor girl. I'm so glad this brave man was able to help her! I hope she didn't get any kind of infection, but apparently sharks are pretty resilient to that. What an amazing story. May she live a long life!! 💙🌊🦈

[@WhiteTiger333]

It helps a lot that the wound is continuously bathed in salt water. Kind of like seals who are freed of fishing nets, etc, while on the shore. Some of that stuff leaves nasty open wounds behind. But then the seal heads into the water where the wound will be cleaned with the best antiseptic - salt water.

[@ShakazuluJones]

Infection? Sharks are known to pack mercurochrome in their travel satchels.

[@BirdmanVeganFuture]

Hope the shark was ok after such a injury. Super Trawler nets are the worst.

[@stephaniebaker6001]

@@BirdmanVeganFuture Ugh. Those trawling nets hurt and kill thousands of lovely, beautiful sea creatures without a thought. All they care about is making money; they couldn't care less about the poor animals that suffer from our ignorance and stupidity. 😖😠😡🤬😫😥

[@BirdmanVeganFuture]

@@stephaniebaker6001 SEASPIRACY was a great free documentary worth watching 🐟🐠 🐬 🐳 🦀 🐟🐠

[@creolefemme9829]

I think it’s wild how animals know that humans can help them and somehow figure out a way to communicate with us to get that help.

[@Aristocratic13]

Makes them seem more alive if that makes sense

[@christinaf713]

Some understand not all unfortunately. I've tried helping animals before but they wouldn't come to me so I could☹️

[@Creshex8]

Not all animals. Specifically marine animals don’t have a natural fear of humans like most land animals.

[@jakerojas4756]

They were designed to be subject to us.

[@curiousnerdkitteh]

They watch us and many communicate with each other or teach each other. I'm sure they're smarter than we give them credit for. The same way orcas target boats but so far don't seem to target solitary humans, and many creatures approach divers or single humans, I think they figured out that we are inclined to help.

[@biggeek2256]

The fact that she trusted him enough to help her is so heartwarming

[@bobbyscarfo2544]

As guests in their habitat, the least one can do is help any animal in distress.... or in this case shark. Anyone who risk their life to help an animal, Wild or Domestic, not only deserves, but commands respect. That being said.... to those who do.... you are greatly appreciated much more then you'll ever know..... so allow me to say Thank You on behalf of those of us who recognize such acts of compassion and kindness.

[@misty_rainstorm]

i fully agree, especially with the first sentence.

[@sumetrashivashankar1078]

Very Well Said Brother .....

[@rickschlessenger3464]

Bobby you are a credit to the human race. Be well.

[@The_ZeroLine]

I agree, but we’re part of the habitat too. Just kind of big jerk members of the habitat.

[@earlybird32]

Lovely words and you speak of me as a person with huge compassion for all animals.

[@muffs55mercury61]

For years animals have shown their gratitude that often exceeds that of humans. Even large and sometimes dangerous ones such as lions, tigers & bears have shown that sense of gratitude. They have very long memories.

[@johnroy2567]

Lions, Tigers & Bears sounds like the beginning of a song from the classic movie The Wizard of Oz...lol

[@williamhanna4823]

Oh my!

[@tomhaskett5161]

Check out Androcles and the Lion

[@johnroy2567]

@@tomhaskett5161 I did.....it's a fucking children's bedtime story...lol

[@tomhaskett5161]

@@johnroy2567 it's from Aesops fables, so it is a story!

[@Jolou_73]

I love the fact she trusted him enough to help her and get the hook out. ❤🦈

[@ElSantoLuchador]

How dare you assume that shark's gender! Or can you really tell the difference? I am no marine mammal biologist, so I wouldn't know.

[@Jolou_73]

@@ElSantoLuchador ok he/she, happy now!?

[@khananme]

Thankyou to the wonderful people who help animals.

[@Lucaangelo252]

Hello pretty how are you doing and how’s the family as well ?

[@aussiedigger1441]

If that was me helping that shark I would have cried like a baby afterwards. We are on this planet to help fellow man and our beautiful creatures that inhabit this beautiful planet.

[@moonpiespotlight4759]

Would you have lactated as well?

[@rherho1]

@@moonpiespotlight4759 so just how tiny IS your cock, and why are you so bent on advertising it to everyone?

[@GrimpleGromble]

I would’ve killed and ate the shark. Just kidding 😊

[@MrSham3less]

what an emotional wreck, jesus christ...

[@Mr.Plankton.]

I would be fully convinced they are just people who have to live as sharks.

[@nolsee1176]

The amount of agony that poor thing had to endure as the hook slowly worked it’s way down, it probably felt like this human was some divine mercy giver. No wonder it basically went puppy mode.

[@siiiiiuu7]

I feel like the shark was like "you humans caused this, so take care of it" lol poor thing

[@balghair1]

It didn't work it's way out through organs, muscle, fat and skin.. it got snagged or jigged..

[@MostCommentsOnYouTubeAreAiBOTS]

@@balghair1 How can it get snagged or jigged when it was inside the shark?

[@robertwallace9215]

As divers we are there to appreciate and help the sea and her inhabitants whenever we can. Awesome job…

[@herbbowler2461]

Right on ! I haven't been diving for almost 22 years. Diving had great memories !

[@HO-bndk]

I wish all divers were like that. I've seen plenty of "sport" divers destroy coral, kill fish and ransack wrecks.

[@Justin.Martyr]

*How Does He Earn Money, in that Life????*

[@BirdmanVeganFuture]

Seaspiracy documentary opened my eyes to the issues Sealife face by Humans and it's really bleek

[@fishingaddicts4739]

@@HO-bndk As long as they eat fish and only kill food for dinner just not for sport

[@Plumplum888]

This diver is incredibly brave, intuitive and kind. I thank him from the bottom of my heart xxxxxxxx What I find utterly amazing too, is that the shark had the intelligence and knowledge to know that only a certain type of human could help her. Someone who wouldn't be frightened away by being bumped so frequently.

[@fokkerd3red618]

They are intelligent creatures. She knew he was the only one who could help her.

[@marybanks1354]

The older I get, the more I realize that most other species are more intelligent than ours.

[@fokkerd3red618]

@@marybanks1354 Humans are destroying this planet. We are the biggest threat to every living species on this planet.

[@abab-ml1ym]

Ok..so u know him....u know how he treats his friends and family right....guy removes a hook in a 2 min. Video and all of a sudden hes the best guy on the planet...wow... Ive heard a murderer say thanks once ..does that cancel out all of his bad deeds?

[@loragambert8005]

@@marybanks1354 if all insects died off the world would cease to exist but if all humans died off the world would thrive, humans are the downfall and we're supposed to be the superior species... that's a joke

[@lucky51jl]

Buen trabajo amigos !! Gracias !! Saludos🤩

[@babesimmons4017]

Even sharks have manners, more than we can say for many people.

[@danditheyesman848]

some and probably many sharks don't have manners

[@danditheyesman848]

@Turn It Up you are free to terminate yourself anytime or maybe you are not human, aren't you ?

[@vision821k4]

i feel like it's getting worse, too. i had some indian guy grab a shoe i was looking at out of my hand yesterday. and when i said what the hell, he got confused and said he wanted to look at it. this happened to my mom in the grocery store in the past but i never believed her.

[@Beavis-Butthead]

Yep our Apes go bananas.

[@edwardharley9]

it comes from infantilism. not enough people are maturing and becoming mature sane adults.. too many narcissist babies running around asking to be loved to the ends of time...

[@nhvnaturalpet]

The shark is so smart! Knowing who they can trust and who will be able to help them ❤ Thanks to the diver's bravery ✨

[@jdeere4027]

Your an idiot, natural selection will someday take your life because you believe in such foolishness. Sharks, like alligators, have survived millions of years for one reason, and it aint empathy. Grow a brain, or don't, one less car on the freeway.

[@SmartDumbNerdyCool]

Then they go eat the diver later...

[@moonpiespotlight4759]

@@SmartDumbNerdyCool And whatever random turd or license plate in the area. Smart.

[@kensanity178]

It sounds so cool, this creature comes to person, seeking help. In my experience, wild creatures that are wounded, or suffering from dehydration, starvation, or otherwise in great distress simply abandon their normal response to the presence of humans. We misinterpret this.

[@cubozoan9448]

@@SmartDumbNerdyCool Not really...

[@dorrainecrump3396]

I have heard people say about shark fishing: "It doesn't hurt them. The hook just rusts out of their body." Hmmm. I don't think so. Thank you for helping this shark.

[@zuzellogan5613]

Poor shark, most likely it was in pain and saw the opportunity to get better when this diver removed that huge hook. He was a hero in my book, for being so kind, good hearted individual, and a true humanitarian trying to help a shark. THANK YOU, Sir, for being so kind as to help this poor creature. I applaud your actions. Bravo bravo 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@JasonBrockStick]

Great respect. I can only imagine the relief she felt as the wound began to finally heal! Sometimes - humans ARE wonderful!

[@abab-ml1ym]

Not often enough

[@jorgenjohansson5941]

Sometimes,but most of time it's embaressing to be human,can't say i'm proud.But this gives hope to mankind

[@jimmatrix7244]

Don't forget, humans are the one who caused the wound. It's a damn hook!

[@JasonBrockStick]

@@jimmatrix7244 Did I not say sometimes? And for all those who do NOTHING but condemn human kind - do you all KNOW the CRUELTY of NATURE as well? WE are also animals and are in fact categorized in the Great Ape family. Many fishermen fish for food, just as animals chew each other’s flesh. Nature can be vicious and have no thought for the weak and those born with a disability etc. We humans HAVE shown much kindness towards the vulnerable. Many have given their lives to fight for the betterment of this world. Sure I know their ARE bad humans but the there have been way more humans born of kind heart than evil or selfish. It’s getting old - GO out and make the world a better place as saying HOW bad humans are - does NOTHING. Realize I’m not lashing out or specifically trying to single you out… I see this in almost every video where a human does something good.

[@mandymoore5774]

Nah their all a lot of wankers.

[@Rudymarou]

That guy deserves a medal,period.

[@carole.ronning9318]

God Bless him for his help and love!

[@wonderbotanimals]

Amen 🙏🏼

[@robair67]

Yes indeed 🙏

[@maggiemckenna8597]

What a selfless act of love and kindness! I’m in awe of this diver, and the fact that he didn’t swim away, but instead he decided to investigate why the shark kept bumping into him! And as the shark bumped into him, she was showing her belly to the diver! Awesome! And so intelligent! YAAAY!!! Happy ending to what could’ve been a sad and slow death for her… 😉☺️

[@johnroy2567]

Maggie McKenna....it was a win win situation....1. yeah the diver probably saved the shark by removing the hook. & 2. If she had died, all the other sharks/fish would have eaten her carcass, thus ensuring their longevity...lol

[@abab-ml1ym]

Yeah we saw the video

[@johnroy2567]

@Jan parchanski Aye mate...Que Sera Sera...🙄🙄🙄... didn't you read my full comment...lol

[@waymanlouiskubicka6450]

wonderful beyond belief!!!

[@alexmarques2398]

...and get hooked.

[@jasoncherry3404]

We once found a sand shark that had gotten tangled in fishing line. We cut it loose and it swam off but it felt good to be there to help it. Those are rare experiences, good for you for helping that shark out. Sharks have feelings too. 😊

[@descartesdonkey4291]

whaaaat! It never said thank you,,,ungrateful fish.

[@johnneycoon7808]

Thank you so much for helping that shark. So many people would just pass by an injured or needy animal. The world needs more people who care and will help animals in need. You are a hero. I love these animal stories with a happy ending.

[@abab-ml1ym]

Oh....get over it.... He didnt save the world

[@johnneycoon7808]

@@abab-ml1ym what have you done to make the world a better place? I would venture to say nothing! By the way, why don’t you get a life?!?

[@rianmacdonald9454]

@@abab-ml1ym and there you go, in one sentence, the arrogance, the reason I would love to wipe out humanity.

[@lizziesangi1602]

@ Johnney Coon You have to take into consideration this man is an experienced diver, used to lemon sharks "bumping" divers. Not every diver can say that. Not every experienced diver would be so calm as to think, something's wrong. I know I would be scared s*** !

[@TheLitehart1]

Yes, as we complicate the world more and more, our animal friends are going to need more help to cope with the consequences. We absolutely OWE it to them to give them every kind of care, assistance and compassion we can muster.

[@nancygrissett6280]

Such a nice thing to do for that shark. God bless.

[@Lucaangelo252]

Hello pretty how are you doing, hope you are doing well with your family?

[@tinedevroye9634]

ivery Risky ! THANKS for helping animals in need))) (and not hurting them )

[@fredachildress3728]

Thank you kind sir for helping her. I have always loved sharks and I respect them.

[@timchapman5567]

But avoid Great Whites -- they are well known victimisers.

[@annemariemayr3576]

That's great that shark ask you for help. Thank you for rescue..🙏❤🌹🍀👍

[@timcordero8453]

God bless you

[@therelaxationstation5258]

She will come back and thank him whenever she sees him again. They never forget.

[@robair67]

What a wonderful thought. That has to happen!

[@MikeB12800]

Or she’ll eat them next time! It’s a freakin fish, not a human!!!

[@robair67]

@@MikeB12800 spectacularly missing the entire point of the video!

[@acoolperson1992]

@@MikeB12800 unless it's starving to death I doubt it

[@stevenguegens7047]

@@MikeB12800 Yes I agree with YOU 💯 percent though it's a good story some of these PEOPLE like to romance things

[@elishagabriell6529]

That touches my heart! Sooo sweet! A wonderful ocean hero, just doing what the shark asked... and saving her life! :)

[@jdeere4027]

Your an idiot, natural selection will someday take your life because you believe in such foolishness. Sharks, like alligators, have survived millions of years for one reason, and it aint empathy. Grow a brain, or don't, one less car on the freeway.

[@martinswells1987]

Hello Elisha, I hope my comment wasn't taken as a form of invasion of your comments privacy. I'm here to make friends, how are you? Where are you from?

[@chuckmaleman5216]

That was great man Never seen anything like it.God will. shine his light on you.🐵🐴

[@lorig-ski]

I am beyond amazed at the courage and compassion this diver showed! Had that been me, I am quite certain I would have had a heart attack and died before the shark made it close enough to ask for help. I salute you, sir!

[@abab-ml1ym]

Or u would of had his experience of diving daily for years and probably know the shark...

[@Justin.Martyr]

@@abab-ml1ym *Hate those who use StuPud User Names!!!*

[@growthisfreedomunitedearth7584]

I have faith you would have done it.

[@ashleymoon2969]

I would have had a heart attack too lol

[@sapphire48481]

I imagine this pleases our God This makes my heart burst with happiness!

[@robair67]

Amen

[@daveb.4268]

Before "the fall of man" in the Garden of Eden, I believe it was said that our intended purpose was to be the care-takers of God's flora and fauna. Yeah...we're really kind of blowing it with a few notable exceptions.🤔

[@makeupartz5806]

Poor thing, I’m thankful that the diver was so willingly having to help free the shark from her pain the hook must have been causing her, and the way she went back to thank them, that just goes to show sharks like any other animals are much more intelligent then we give them credit for! ❤️

[@angelafalsetta9489]

WOW! Thank You kind and courageous loving rescuer!! I WOUlD have done the same thing! Thank you empatic hero!! You are a beautiful soul! Look how she thanked you!

[@Lucaangelo252]

Hello pretty how are you doing, hope you are doing well with your family?

[@hunhsintze]

I marvel at wild animals knowing to ask humans for help. They just know. How do they know? It's quite remarkable. Bless this man for helping the shark ~ He'll remember it forever.

[@naushaadkhan7226]

HE IS A VERY BRAVE MAN AND THANKS TO YOU BUDDY

[@janetharned4343]

So greatful for such kindness. U R a true animal Hero!!!

[@abab-ml1ym]

Plot twist...he beats his wife and parents...

[@nicholasmarino1733]

Hi, as a scuba diver for over 20 years, I can relate to this story. Well done!!!!!

[@ashleymoon2969]

Fantastic life experience. You are so lucky. Thank you for saving her life x

[@ks9610]

I love videos like these … they serve as a reminder of just how blessed we are, that these beautiful animals, from every domain of the animal kingdom, will somehow just inherently trust us - in their most vulnerable & desperate situations - to help them! It’s as beautiful as it is awe inspiring!

[@moonwalker091000]

I love this story, especially because its a shark, something we are almost programmed to fear so this is such a 'feel good' story with a happy ending. :o)

[@janetharned4343]

Sharks are not our enemies always! Off the beach in Vero Beach, FL, in front of our timeshare, the sharks swim with the brave swimmers!!

[@muffs55mercury61]

If I were 20 years younger I'd go on shark dives.

[@allisonjames2923]

Brave swimmers indeed! 😳

[@alexandrasymeon5893]

Thank God the diver looked into why the shark kept bumping into him. This was simply an amazing rescue!!!

[@abab-ml1ym]

Amazing Rescue?.... The shark was not in danger of dying nor was it stranded or lost.... He simply helped the shark.hook would have came out eventually ...english lesson for the day. Words matter... Lets bring back truths

[@alexandrasymeon5893]

@@abab-ml1ym The shark was in pain and was asking for help. Don't minimize the rescue.

[@thomasbeardslee734]

@@abab-ml1ym was prolly in real pain perhaps

[@Justin.Martyr]

@@abab-ml1ym*

[@Justin.Martyr]

*GOD had ZERO to DO with ANY of this!!!!*

[@2563titus]

Simply a Hero! A special man that shows empathy, respect and compassion is a great thing to see!!! Thanks for sharing your bravery...

[@lizziesangi1602]

Absolutely stunning! As years go on we read/hear more stories of animals asking humans for help - King Cobras, this Lemon Shark, even whales whose babies are in need. The list just keeps growing. What's awesome is that wild animals are trusting humans more and more! I mean if that's not awesome I don't know what is.

[@jediknight2350]

until the chinese kil them all and eat them for dinner.

[@larrythomas3624]

So many humans don’t deserve their trust unfortunately.

[@sandralarson-gonzales3797]

King cobra?

[@ginamarie6977]

It's not just awesome, it's a sign of intelligence. The shark was taking a chance but she thought she should try a human's empathy than suffer until she died. Good for her and the diver. And great photography.

[@lizziesangi1602]

@@ginamarie6977 Yeah, that's awesome!

[@maryhowarth3880]

What a great story. So happy you paid attention to her need. Thank you for taking the time to help this beautiful creature.

[@udz5480]

What a kind man, may the universe bless him for such a brave act of kindness.

[@deborahb7284]

The diver showed heroic bravery. A great connection between man and a dangerous prey.

[@darkshadow_42069]

"dangerous prey" what?

[@patrickcox3235]

Would have been braver if it was the Great White that had the hook that needed removal, rather than a Lemon Shark!

[@mjohn9199]

Some animals are smarter than we give them credit for.

[@vivianpatton5692]

I'd like 2 say ALL animals R much smarter than we think !!

[@susanmccormick6022]

@@vivianpatton5692 Yes,yes,yes.

[@darkshadow_42069]

this is was I love sharks

[@susanmccormick6022]

@HasBa RAT Only some??!!

[@abab-ml1ym]

Whos this we....speak for ur self... U thought they were dumb and u were proven wrong..just you and you alone...let bring back truth and proper english

[@annohalloran6020]

Thank you for your kindness to animals wherever you are.

[@michaelmckinney7240]

Mr Eccles and others like him are the vanguard of a growing movement of compassionate, highly evolved men and women whose concern for our world and its living inhabitants will do nothing less than bring our living planet back from the brink. I have no doubt that if he were walking through a forest and saw a helpless animal caught in a trap he'd show the same compassion. Thank you Mr Eccles.

[@ElissaStark514]

Well said! It’s an honor to be the mother of one of these thoughtful young men.

[@SheckyBeagleman]

That's true animal to human communication. Beautiful.

[@jodimorlock1045]

Wow !! Idk of any other Shark/Human interaction story like that !! That poor Shark must’ve been in a lot of pain for it to trust a human like that !! That could’ve been a really hairy situation, but you, with the Sharks help, figured out the problem & helped it !! Thank you so much for caring enough about the Shark to help it !!😊💖👍🦈💚🦈❤️🦈🧡🦈

[@abab-ml1ym]

Must have been born yesterday...theres plenty of videos and documented incidents of acts like this.

[@jodimorlock1045]

@@abab-ml1ym Why do you have to be such an asshole ?! All I did was make a nice Comment & you felt the need to downgrade me for it !! Why ? There’s absolutely no reason except to be a prick... What does it matter to you anyway, it doesn’t, you actually went out of your way to make that fuckin obnoxious comment... Whatever....Smmfh🙄

[@allisonjames2923]

The internet is full of stories like this. Amazing world we live in

[@FourHorsemen-k2y]

Imagine if world leaders had that same compassion for humanity❗️ Back to the gentleman who did this remarkable act of kindness 👍 You are a champion fella

[@benduckx9367]

Awesome job! There is something very special when humans help needy animals.

[@shawnkincheloesr5192]

This was truly a heroic act of kindness 🥰

[@deeppurple883]

There are billions of special people out there if in same position. Respect to this group. 👏🏾☘️

[@bryanterrell3299]

How beautiful and courageous for both !

[@stevenordstedt2535]

Even Sharks have feelings. Awesome Job Brother for helping our wildlife.

[@mycroft16]

I'm always amazed at just how many animals in need seek out humans for help, give a quick thanks, and disappear back into their lives. We may not be the biggest, fastest, strongest, etc... but apparently they know we've got hands and good problem solving skills.

[@shayshay9764]

no they dont..your anthropomorphizing wild animals ..its a typical human tendency..but its garbage

[@mycroft16]

@@shayshay9764 Oh blow it out your ass. Obviously I'm anthropomorphizing. It's how we make sense of something we can't possibly actually understand, being a completely different species and all. That said, my point still stands. You don't see dogs seeking out cattle to help their puppies. They find humans. You don't see sharks looking for a dolphin to remove the hook. They find a human. Most won't seek us out, because fear. But those that do, on some level, do it because of a knowledge that maybe they can help. Either they have experience with us already, were helped by us before... or they just for some reason instinctively know. Or maybe they just got lucky.

[@ItsVideos]

Exactly. I once helped a shark with his math homework.

[@richardcranium3579]

Then they eat you

[@Sushi2735]

Kindness and mercy never go unrewarded! Blessings on the man and his compassion for other living creatures! Of all the good traits a person can have, KINDNESS IS BY FAR, THE NUMBER ONE ATTRIBUTE I ADMITE THE MOST, WITH THAT, THE REST COMES EASY ❤

[@ajsmusic2561]

COOL! I have rescued many wild aninals, even a wolf that was hit by a car with half its insides hanging out, it had gone into shock by the time I met with the vet. but after intense surgery the anilmal fully recovered. That was indeed a miracle!

[@emilieraphael4431]

God bless this compassionate man!

[@davidwaterhouse2552]

Thank God for you People ! Many thanks dx

[@dorismccoy8563]

Happy ending. Was holding my breath.

[@jeffreylindsey1757]

Dove for many years. Even did salvage diving as a full time job. But never encountered anything like that. Not sure how i would have reacted to that situation. Much respect and gratitude for your selfless act of compassion and courage for one of the types of apex predators. Well done Sir!

[@theteacher8444]

God bless you always stay blessed 🙏💝

[@markoverton5858]

That shark will never forget, awesome act could have been very dangerous clearly that shark felt it could trust a human 👍😍

[@abab-ml1ym]

So ur an expert on that sharks memory?

[@jdebell7068]

As a hunter, I feel this animal needed help and was grateful. It's always hard to take from nature for food,seems like we are always taking and never giving back,

[@gi.l.5043]

Yes, I never thought of this, but it's true. Thanks for your wisdom.

[@aleczander3457]

Haha you are no hunter and everything you said is that of a snowflake ❄️

[@mikemonohon197]

Makes one realize it is still good to be alive; Life Worth Living! TY4 Sharing this story; gotta just love sharks after seeing this. The Unknown Shark!

[@chrisramo3895]

Yep,that was incredible. Respect to the diver and his team. Thanks. 🙏

[@olgierdogden4742]

A beautiful example of interspecies working together.

[@DurindaSparacino]

Thank you so much for realizing something was wrong and help this beautiful creature

[@mariebarker4499]

God bless this diver! 🙏❤️

[@laurametheny1008]

Lovely! I adore stories like this, especially when they can't easily be refuted! Thank you Wonderbot and the fabulous and brave diver who helped Lemon. God bless you guys🙏🦈💓

[@abab-ml1ym]

Fabulous.... We are just giving things away huh...

[@laurametheny1008]

@@abab-ml1ym Umm what? 🤔

[@eoinmurphy210]

Thank you Sir,you are a treasure.

[@erents1]

Awesome thanks for your service !

[@missmiagi2147]

That's incredible! We need more ppl like him!!! Thank you for helping that shark 😃👍

[@stigbengtsson7026]

Such a hero, sowing what man can do when cooperate with the animals, 😎👍

[@zinaidalevina4521]

Such kind and brave people. God bless them.

[@margritneuenhagen6950]

This is so amazing, how did the Lemon Shark even know where to look for help. I’m happy the hook is out, thanks to the young diver !!

[@dianepewitt696]

Awesome thank you for helping the Lemon Shark Jesus Christ is smiling upon you for your kindness.😁👏👍🕊🙏🏻

[@douglasparker577]

This beautiful story fills my heart with joy. Animals are clever. Thank you.

[@TheJudoJoker]

"OVERALL Josh Eckles gets an A+! For maintaining a calm and respectful demeanor throughout the encounter and avoiding speciest stereotypes by helping this lemon shark. I commend Josh Eckles for his actions and hope it would inspire other divers to do the same."

[@paragon_pa]

Very few people will likely understand your response. Just know that I do and you won the internet today 👏👏

[@boatymsboatface3929]

I got it- lol, good one!

[@DeathxEnabled]

Was literally thinking of that the ENTIRE video! 😂 Shark also gets an A+

[@TonyRule]

AtA

[@Peetr0s]

ahahaha was looking for a comment that could confirm that because I was recognizing the voice.

[@dharmagirl5889]

Think how painful that must have been! What a smart girl to ask for help.

[@timbarnett3898]

I had a sea creature thank me by swimming by me, when I pulled shark, I thought dead, from ghost nets. When I pulled blue shark from net I felt him react, so I knew he wasn't dead, just O2 starved. So, with his tail I lunged him forward again an again flushing water over his gills, until he came too. With powerful tail stroke he swam from my hold. But he turned an swam back to me in a thankful pass! Your welcome big guy! I saw him several times again.

[@fokkerd3red618]

That's a beautiful story. Thank you diver.

[@NewtonDKC]

Absolutely astonishing! Animals are amazing and I cant fathom how she (the lemon shark) “knew” this thing obviously bothering her was something a human could help with! Did she know it ws some sort of human fashioned “thing” and perhaps if she could show it to a human they would take it back and this remove it from her flesh? I am so glad he removed it and hope she heals fully and lives happily ever after. I wonder just what animals do think of humans and the various things they bring with them. Apparently the sharks -and various other creatures in stories similar to this one - are able to understand humans have the ability to grasp and manipulate things in the environment. Can they discern our hands and fingers and understand their capabilities? Or do they simply recognize something that isnt natural and know on some level it came from us and try to “give back” something painful or bothersome that has somehow intruded into their lives? I know my musings sound ridiculous BUT you can’t deny what just happened in this video and others like it. There is definitely some higher level thinking and analysis going on there, and even tho we are projecting some of our own interpretation on to the creature (ie sayijng it was Thanking him and the cameraman - sure, we cant know that BUT it was acting out of the ordinary and trying to get the diver’s attention even going so far as to maneuver so the diver could see the area where hook was! Astounding and amazingly intelligent - and I want to know how what when where they truly are thinking and communicating!!! :-)

[@Bob1014ify]

I am starting to believe the same thing. After watching many videos of human animal interactions, I believe animals are well aware of us and are capabilities.

[@bobdylan7120]

A long time ago I saw a programme explaining how sharks (not sure if it's all sharks or just certain types) have to keep moving all the time so water flows over their gills. If they stop, they die. It went on to show a large underwater rock outcrop that, because of it's shape and position, had a current permanently flowing under it. At any one time there's half a dozen or so poorly sharks resting under the outcrop. The current flows over them at the perfect speed so they can survive without moving and presumably try and recover from whatever is ailing them. Uncanny that they know where this current is and what it means for them.

[@antarcticorb9197]

Remember, sharks have been around for millions of years, the ultimate survivors. And they haven't achieved that status by being dumb.

[@susanmccormick6022]

@@Bob1014ify Of course they are.Far from dumb I mean & ultimate survivors.

[@vladtepish1790]

Why do you think wild animals fear us, they obviously understand the threat we are. Capable or great love and extreme hatred, the ultimate predator and the relentless helper and they look the same.