Tiger Shark Hooked, "Please say, 'Ahh'"

Hello and welcome back to the channel - Today, we're diving into an extraordinary event at Tiger Beach in the Bahamas, a haven for some of the ocean's most misunderstood creatures: tiger sharks.
This video showcases a heart-pounding moment when our Shark Wrangler, Mike, attempts a daring feat. His mission? To remove a hook from a tiger shark. He’s about to become a shark dentist with a very big patient, who is much more interested in the smell of bait. The sounds of me breathing as I document Mike and the shark, is a testament to the raw, unscripted nature of this encounter.
By the way, a massive thank you to all our subscribers on Space Shark on KZbin and Space Shark Earth Instagram. Your support fuels our mission: save the sharks, save our oceans.
Now, let's dive into the action. The buzzing you hear is our team's alert that a tiger shark is approaching. We'd been tracking this majestic tiger all morning along with several other sharks, its graceful movements marred by a stark reminder of human impact: a fishing hook lodged in its jaw. Our goal was clear - remove the hook.
Enter Mike, our veteran Dive Master and shark dentist. I cannot stress this enough: what you're about to witness is the result of years of experience, training, and a deep respect for these animals. Do NOT attempt this yourself.
Watch closely. Mike makes two lightning-fast attempts to free the shark, but the hook holds fast. Spoiler alert: after hours of patient, careful work and repeated attempts, Mike succeeds in removing the hook.
Look at the fishing line - it's coated in algae, a grim indicator of how long this shark has been wearing this hardware. Some argue these hooks rust out, but as someone who's seen countless embedded hooks, I can tell you: waiting isn't always an option.
Now, you might wonder, "Can this be done with other sharks?" Absolutely. Our viewers pointed out similar rescues with reef and lemon sharks. Here's footage of the legendary Jim Abernethy aiding a lemon shark - it just takes repeated trys to do the job. But let's be clear: not all sharks are candidates. Bull sharks, with their power, speed, and unpredictable nature, are off-limits for in-water hook removals - so this double hooked shark which I recently profiled… will have these hooks and long leader lines for a while.
Our methods are always shark-centric. We may gently hold their sensitive snouts for stability, but we never, ever tranquilize a shark underwater. Not even when we're tagging them on boats. It's about minimizing stress and maximizing survival.
It's shocking how little people know about sharks. With proper training, you can spend hours in the water with these incredible animals. Is it dangerous? Sure, but so is driving on a highway or taking a selfie - both of which claim more lives annually than sharks and no this video was not generated by AI - just look at the thousand plus shorts posted on this channel.
Let's talk real danger. Mosquitoes. These tiny terrors kill more humans than any other animal on Earth. Yet, there's no "Mosquito Week" on cable. Sharks? They're not even in the same league.
But here's the real tragedy: we kill an estimated 72 million sharks every year. This isn't just happening in distant waters. It's in your local supermarket, in pet food. Yes, your beloved pet might be unwittingly contributing to the extinction of sharks. Please check the labels of your pet food - and look for “white fish” which is sometimes shark.
Why should you care? Because healthy oceans need sharks. It's that simple. They're not just predators; they're guardians of marine balance. Remove sharks, and you disrupt entire ecosystems, from the tiniest plankton to the mightiest whales.
This channel, Space Shark, is about changing perspectives. We bring you these raw, unfiltered encounters to show you the truth: sharks aren't mindless killers. They're vital, vulnerable, and in desperate need of our understanding and protection.
If this resonates with you subscribe to Space Shark on KZbin and follow SpaceSharkEarth on Instagram. Together, we can turn the tide for these ancient mariners.
Remember, every view, every share, every changed mind is a victory for sharks. Let's make waves for conservation.
And for those who want to truly understand, to feel the awe of gliding alongside these graceful giants, check out our immersive virtual reality experience. It's not just a video; it's a portal to their world.

[@spaceshark]

Thanks for watching and please let me know what you think. #savethesharks

[@8ballhemeloid]

This is my favorite channel. 🎉

[@YunoGasai-qh2zy]

A very good report, pease carry on helping the sharks. Thank you so much

[@spaceshark]

Thank you - they are amazing creatures... and we want to protect them.

[@user-xj2th1xe1q]

ใช้ครีมดึง

[@AmanPatel-ye6im]

magestic creatures. almost hypnotic

[@reneedickerson4489]

Awww nice catch 😊

[@bransonc5559]

Sharks are like vultures of the ocean/strategic hunters.. imagine our land without vultures or scavengers to clean up the carcasses of the fallen… it’d be very fowl to live on land🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Tinamueller139]

Ich liebe euch, ihr seid die besten ❤❤❤ Grüße aus Salzburg...

[@sachinyadav2578]

You doing great thanks from India🙏👍

[@Corvus408]

This is an amazing video and so educational. thank you :)

[@spaceshark]

Thank you - eager to share stories about sharks

[@wendyboyd2355]

Thank you for helping it

[@spaceshark]

thank you...

[@christiedavis6286]

Amazing 4:56

[@offairhead]

4:20 RE: WHITE FISH My daughter this in restaurant management and is a culinary professional. I don’t normally like sea food, I don’t like the fishy flavor. My daughter likes to challenge my tastes and find things that I do enjoy. In some of the establishments that my daughter has worked in, the catfish came from the supplier labeled “cat fish” and I don’t like it because it’s too fishy. In other establishments the catfish comes from the supplier labeled “white fish” and I have like it and it didn’t taste near as “fishy.” As a highly ranked professional can tell slight differences in the texture and she has always believed it was something other than catfish (even though it is what was served when people ordered the catfish on the menu). She searched for answers to find out what kind of fish it actually is but never could get clear information. Based on this section of the video, I have to wonder, was I eating shark?!

[@spaceshark]

Only a DNA test can tell for sure - but it does make me wonder - shark texture can be a lot like swordfish…

[@spaceshark]

And thank you! 🙏

[@offairhead]

@@spaceshark I have a lot of obscure allergies and my daughter has seafood allergies so this is something that really bothers me that some sort of mystery fish is being sold under the name catfish bc for she and I, something being mislabeled can mean an awful reaction!

[@nimetulaps]

those divers are brave asf

[@Hundert1]

Has a tiger shark ever bitten a human or injured any other sea creatures 🤔

[@spaceshark]

As I said in the video, the International Shark Attack File listed 10 shark related deaths in 2023. It does not break down by species.

[@mekatronikachmadi5472]

Shark eat other sea creatures, they aren't vegan

[@Hundert1]

@@mekatronikachmadi5472 Yes, it's a kill or be killed world 😉 🌎

[@user-fz1ll3lj4z]

Спасибо за полезную информацию, думаю людям желательно знать об акулах больше, что бы развеять глупые стереотипы и наконец обратить внимание общественности на настоящие проблемы!!! И спасибо вам большое, что заботитесь об этих прекрасных существах❤

[@spaceshark]

Thank you - they deserve respect and love.

[@jeanettejohnson8681]

The FULL VIDEO is linked. GO WATCH IT! ❤

[@incredifunk]

Is that Casey kasem

[@YunoGasai-qh2zy]

Ahh

[@wewakalul]

72 million thats wild i wouldnt kill 1 i dont eeat other predators anyway shaks are amazing i respect them verry much i dont even come near them

[@spaceshark]

thank you - they are amazing creatures.

[@adrianaceliaPALAVRAPAZ]

😢😢😢😢😢👏👏👏

[@samwelsh8241]

you know the mosquito kills 1,000,000 people a year the second animal on this list is other people meanwhile, sharks are almost at the bottom of the list

[@ChristopherWoods]

Fish are friends, not food! Grateful you're doing what you can to de-hook some of these wonderful sea creatures.

[@spaceshark]

Thank you! 😎🦈😎

[@Mr.Goosenhand]

They're friends and food

[@incredifunk]

Fish is food

[@nenaj1]

Friends? Lol

[@UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen]

Wtf? You have a friend who is a fish? Hell, I ate tilapia last night. Hope that wasn't your friend.

[@jaishreeshyam6150]

I am from india ❤

[@user-jn4pm7pi8j]

당신들은 천사입니다ㆍ

[@spaceshark]

We took it out

[@user-jn4pm7pi8j]

@@spaceshark 당신들은 상어가 무섭지 않나요?

[@spaceshark]

@@user-jn4pm7pi8j I've just been with them for so many years now... I really love and respect these animals.

[@user-jn4pm7pi8j]

@@spaceshark 당신들이 있어서 지구가 또는 인류가 행복하게 살고 있다는것을 알고 있고 감사해 합니다ㆍ

[@silvinagrillo9708]

No logro sacarselo?

[@spaceshark]

He was able to get it unstuck after repeated attempts and he removed it.

[@josedasilva3755]

Retirem o anzol, da boca do tubarão. Faça esta ajuda ao animal.

[@spaceshark]

We did - it just took more time…

[@josedasilva3755]

​@@spaceshark Parabéns por ajudarem o animal em dificuldade, sei que os tiscos são enormes, mas ajudam demais! Eu e os amantes dos animais agradecemos a você e a sua excelente equipe! Deus abençoe e proteja a todos! ❤❤❤

[@rizqi8938]

I thought the shark is wearing a piercing.

[@spaceshark]

Successful fishing "piercings" kill at least 72,000,000 sharks each year. If animals on land had these, people would be extremely unhappy.