It's most probable that they are shark fishing, due to the size of the hook and heavy gauge of the line, that they have bolt cutters (a requirement for shark fishing in FL), and the location (Panama City Beach is a popular shark fishing location)
I always wonder what the animals I help think after our brief encounter because they’re like side-eying me but like, “Hmmm, that was something,” as they wander off. The feral cat and her babies in my backyard must have the craziest impression of me because they’re completely fine with me if I’m at a distance of 10 feet or more and they eat the wet food I put out but they are not cool with me getting within 5 feet and instantly run and hide
This isn't kindness. Dude was intentionally surf fishing for sharks. Look at the size of that hook. That's an endangered species and pulling it out of the water for that long, plus subjecting it to severe fatigue and stress will seriously impair and quite likely kill it. Please do not commend targeted surf shark fishing. It's a death sentence just so someone can boost their ego.
Yeah, the hook appears to be new, the wire is still attached, it looks like the people "helping" are the ones who hooked it in the first place. Also, who has bolt croppers on them at the beach, normally?
Lots of stuff here just doesn't add up to a "saving a fish they found in distress". Far more likely they hooked a fish that's illegal for them to kill.
Or maybe just to get the suffocating fish back to where it won't suffocate. Sharks need to swim constantly for breathing and this one's been out of the water for a bit
I assume this is not their first rodeo, and they've had to cut those bigass hooks they're using before. Unlike a trout, can't go sticking your hand in THAT mouth to work it out of their lip.
FWIW a lot of them do, even without superpowers; body language goes a long way! I worked wildlife rescue & rehab and a good number figure it out, calm down and don't try to hurt you at all after they recognize that you're helping.
Others are absolute fucking morons who would actively kill God.
The wire leader tells me that they were casting cut bait from shore and intentionally trying for sharks. The shark was hooked right in the mouth. High chance of survival. Good catch and release technique....the anglers are moving quickly, not allowing the shark to get covered with sand, etc.
This is a study on "bottom longline fishing" which is very different than surf casting. Also the research says nothing of post capture survival rates that I saw. But did say that 86%and 92% survived initial capture after hook time of over 3.5 hours
This might be a better article. " Although such organisations claim that they abide by the practice of “catch and release”, hammerhead sharks are one of the most physiologically fragile species of shark and thus have extremely high post-capture mortality rates. https://earth.org/?endangered-species=great-hammerhead-shark
That's not helping. Dude was surf fishing for sharks. Look at the hook size. It's a cruel, horrible practice and the shark (an endangered species btw) will likely not recover.
I’ve had some experience with this and a pair of really old and gnarly bolt cutters, poorly maintained, won’t cut shit. We’re not going to talk about who was responsible for maintaining them.
Same here, old, unmaintained cutters suck. Not to mention, he basically dunked them in salt water, which doesn't help. Also, he wasn't a tiny guy; it looked like it took some effort.
How is it good work? He was shark fishing and ill-prepared to get it off his hook. Shark will likely die. This is cruelty, and that's an endangered species.
honestly couldn't say, I do get the majority of the content I repost from Reddit so I don't exactly have a choice in the matter lol
I will say that if a video has at least some of the actual sound instead of music then I will just enable sound but if it's just music then I will disable it.
its because of the billionaires that own youtube made AI to choose what videos get pushed. what typically gets pushed is music. add music to shorts and the algorith is more likely to pick video with shitty music over one with none
Can someone explain what they were helping it from? That is a beefy hook and line so what were they trying to catch if not a shark? Marlins? But i didn't think you caught Marlins from the shore.
This isn't helping it. Dude was obviously surf fishing for sharks. Look at the hook. It's a cruel practice and he was ill-prepared. The shark will likely die.
Getting downvoted? Sorry, truth isn't feel good, but that's a great hammerhead, which is a critically endangered species. Why is it critically endangered? Unsustainable fishing practices. This is one of them.
They don't realize it is, tbf. A LOT of vids with the "person releases animal in foothold trap" are posted as feel-good rescues. In reality they are "trapper caught bycatch animal, must release by law, films it as proof." Like--those are the assholes that -caught- the animal in the first place, and stressed it for two-three days while it was stuck there panicking & starving/dehydrating...
mikeatike
Ive seen a tail taildragger, but not like this.
Vacamariposa8
Catch and release. Never ends well for the fishies
IAlwaysUpvoteLowBudgetCreativeWork
Is the fisherman playing catch and release with sharks or just caught a shark by "accident" while fishing something else?
SJ008
It's most probable that they are shark fishing, due to the size of the hook and heavy gauge of the line, that they have bolt cutters (a requirement for shark fishing in FL), and the location (Panama City Beach is a popular shark fishing location)
woozle
zentropy
Here's to swimmin' with bowlegged women...
LittleDragon
Farewell and adieu to you ladies of Spain
Juggernut
For we've received orders to sail for old England, we hope in a short time to see yous again
warmhandsduke
We'll rant and We'll roar, like true British sailors, We'll rant and We'll roar all along the salt sea
HFlashman
For we received orders for to sail back to Boston and so nevermore shall we see you again.
meganical
I always wonder what the animals I help think after our brief encounter because they’re like side-eying me but like, “Hmmm, that was something,” as they wander off. The feral cat and her babies in my backyard must have the craziest impression of me because they’re completely fine with me if I’m at a distance of 10 feet or more and they eat the wet food I put out but they are not cool with me getting within 5 feet and instantly run and hide
SalmonTheWise
A hammerhead shark would definitely side eye you.
teacupsquid
This isn't kindness. Dude was intentionally surf fishing for sharks. Look at the size of that hook. That's an endangered species and pulling it out of the water for that long, plus subjecting it to severe fatigue and stress will seriously impair and quite likely kill it. Please do not commend targeted surf shark fishing. It's a death sentence just so someone can boost their ego.
captainfakeypants
Yeah, the hook appears to be new, the wire is still attached, it looks like the people "helping" are the ones who hooked it in the first place. Also, who has bolt croppers on them at the beach, normally?
Lots of stuff here just doesn't add up to a "saving a fish they found in distress". Far more likely they hooked a fish that's illegal for them to kill.
OutlawGerman
Homie helped that hammer swim back like a drunk buddy who'd hit the curb a little rough after a few too many
implosion3
Thanks human
LadiesInboxMeYourInsecurities
Probably to make sure it didn't go toward anyone else so he could hold it back again if needed.
Ularsawa
Or maybe just to get the suffocating fish back to where it won't suffocate. Sharks need to swim constantly for breathing and this one's been out of the water for a bit
hotaru251
[slurring] "I ain't drunk bro lets go to another bar"
mormonbatman
There's a sliding scale for survival, but about 1/3 of fish who are "thrown back" die from stress.
baldpope
How's the shark fit between that guy's legs, with his massive balls and all that
ChewyTheWookie
FraudulentPepsi
And immediately after an eagle swept down and took it away. Ah, life...
Valaar
https://preview.redd.it/m9anpodytwy01.gif?width=450&format=mp4&s=3b96e70f3b936d7c43a0afe19b74db219c2e76c8
chrisckelly
All the kids in attendance:
🫥🫨😭😵💫😭🤮🤢😭
FraudulentPepsi
bladderinfection
Vergenbuurg
Just remember that Gandalf had brought three eagles with him... one was for Smeagol/Gollum.
Lampmonster
Nah, Gandalf just always brought one expendable party member.
bladderinfection
Himself included, if need be.
qtRaven
More like a Roc.
ButtonsAreForPushing
“Life? Don’t talk to me about life”. - Marvin, the paranoid android
SJ008
Unfortunately, Panama City Beach is a popular place for beach shark fishing. This isn't humans helping, it's shark fishing. It's quite unfortunate.
Targe0
Especially given the fact that all hammer head shark species are all endangered.
beegobuzz
What it's like getting your ears pierced at Claire's.
JakSandrow
I really hope any blood from the wound didn't aggravate any other sharks...
meganical
Probably not, hammerheads are pretty big and the hole from the hook was pretty tiny, and the saltwater would’ve cleaned that up pretty quick
JakSandrow
Here's hoping. Sharks are having it rough as it is, they don't need it any worse
deathy127001
"Random bolt cutter guy in the background, can we borrow your bolt cutter?"
suspectbucket
A bolt cutter is a requirement for shark fishing in Florida
sakm
I assume this is not their first rodeo, and they've had to cut those bigass hooks they're using before. Unlike a trout, can't go sticking your hand in THAT mouth to work it out of their lip.
sweetfeetpete
Odd day, from the sharks POV
jimfalconer611
CaptainYesterday
Yeah, it gets a nice new piercing then gets it stolen from them.
iananimated
And lets not forget what happened to Shirley Shark and her new vajazzling.
skyfishgur
when all you have is a hammerhead, everything looks like a hook
lowbudgetjeremyrenner
He's so happy. Look at that tail wag!
originalhuman
Why is there so much screaming?
MikeRInternetTraveler
If I could have a superpower, it would be the ability to tell animals “I’m trying to help you. Please let me.”, and they be able to understand.
Feralkyn
FWIW a lot of them do, even without superpowers; body language goes a long way! I worked wildlife rescue & rehab and a good number figure it out, calm down and don't try to hurt you at all after they recognize that you're helping.
Others are absolute fucking morons who would actively kill God.
skyfishgur
the trick is being able to tell the difference.... cow stuck in barbwire, OK... horse stuck in barbwire, run away
holyicon
lol, the monkey paw closes. But they'll never BELIEVE you!
AgamemnonsMemes
This shark's friends will never believe his alien abduction story.
Exordos
The relief it felt afterwards.
JimmyC0627
The wire leader tells me that they were casting cut bait from shore and intentionally trying for sharks. The shark was hooked right in the mouth. High chance of survival. Good catch and release technique....the anglers are moving quickly, not allowing the shark to get covered with sand, etc.
Morneblade
Great hammerheads stress badly from being caught. Even if they are quick about it, the sharks chances of survival are not good. https://academic.oup.com/conphys/article/13/1/coaf015/8064780
jcal1771
This is a study on "bottom longline fishing" which is very different than surf casting. Also the research says nothing of post capture survival rates that I saw. But did say that 86%and 92% survived initial capture after hook time of over 3.5 hours
Morneblade
This might be a better article. " Although such organisations claim that they abide by the practice of “catch and release”, hammerhead sharks are one of the most physiologically fragile species of shark and thus have extremely high post-capture mortality rates. https://earth.org/?endangered-species=great-hammerhead-shark
sexySpock
When my dog is chewing on something suspiciously in the corner of the room….“WHAT ARE YOU EATING!?”
Arcanum3000
*chewing intensifies*
absolutelymad
Underrated
lurker1989
Who has giant pliers at the beach?
ChewyTheWookie
theMonkeyTrap
I understood that reference .. put that coffee down
Nathanyel
come to think of it, there were a lot of signs about Spacey.
sentfromplanetearth
They were fishing; This isn’t an act of kindness!!
TerribleAwful
helping a hammerhead? nailed it!
graehall
HAH
iamdeadlol
https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1Mnk5ZzdkaDE5bWJ5eWo5cTNzdTd0a3Qzc2thb3dzN3VkdGh2cjB5bCZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/G8xwi3ghEd02c/200w.webp
JimmyWalkerTexasRanger
...to sea! https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1c3g1NjNmaXViMWlqdTl3YnE0YXlqbmNha3JwZ3J0aXl2OHIzcmk5cCZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/48FhEMYGWji8/200w.gif
harthram
Don't nail it. That's how shark religion starts.
Cavalrysword
I understood that reference.
IliveIdyeIliveagain
All right, it's your hammer time
WuProgress
MissDrumBeatLady
Waaaayyyoooooooooooo!!!
EasierToPrayWhenIMasturbate
Jeez, I wonder how the hammerhead ended up in that position to begin with?
dontfeerthereefer
https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTY1YjkxZmJlemdhdmtqMmdseHV2cmh6dnZ2dXJxd3ZjOWhiMTQ4YTNqdWgxb2oydiZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/9EwnzGNjvmIG4/giphy.mp4
iDontBelieveInIsms
https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTY1YjkxZmJlNTA5ZnVwdWE3ODY0cnE2bDE3NmU3djgzNDZsems1Y2l0aWYybXhxbSZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/NEvPzZ8bd1V4Y/giphy.mp4
lazytodd429
Shore did!
Deiterhaman
Underrated
wisher1977
https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTY1YjkxZmJleXJ2MXdsbDFrMXhmZ2FicnVuaWtyeGE3ZXk4aG95YjB0cWE2NjZlNyZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/4ARTOJkkvmJfrfYVCP/giphy.mp4
teacupsquid
That's not helping. Dude was surf fishing for sharks. Look at the hook size. It's a cruel, horrible practice and the shark (an endangered species btw) will likely not recover.
Clippyjustwantedtohelp
Are hammerheads endangered? Pretty sure they aren't...
teacupsquid
They are critically endangered, actually. The shark in the video is a great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran) https://apistaging.iucnredlist.org/species/39386/2920499
Weblord
Do we know he actually caught the shark? That would be a small-dick maneuver, just to be a hero and hold its nose up.
teacupsquid
Yes. He was posing with it. This is common, and exactly what you said.
rcantProblemCreator
He likely caught in the first place though?
PapaSez
Yep. Quick Google search shows they're both fisherman. They're anything but 'heroes' here.
Canigetbannedagain2
The guy had bolt cutters and still had some trouble cutting the hook, that's a tough hook.
tranquilgenii
If only it had been a bolt!
teacupsquid
Because it's a shark hook and he was intentionally fishing for sharks. Cruel practice that should be illegal.
Goshitsnicehere
But what about the fish!.... Won't anybody think about the fish!!!
teacupsquid
Great hammerheads are a critically endangered species.
drduffer
I’ve had some experience with this and a pair of really old and gnarly bolt cutters, poorly maintained, won’t cut shit.
We’re not going to talk about who was responsible for maintaining them.
Selekta
Spot on, there are badly made/maintained tools, and stuff that would cut through reinforced steel like melting ice cream
Canigetbannedagain2
Same here, old, unmaintained cutters suck. Not to mention, he basically dunked them in salt water, which doesn't help. Also, he wasn't a tiny guy; it looked like it took some effort.
Gibblestick
Honestly, not what I would have expected from Florida man. Good work.
PepperoniAndFingernailPizza
You're absolutely right. Usually a story with a Florida man and shark goes a lot differently huh?
teacupsquid
How is it good work? He was shark fishing and ill-prepared to get it off his hook. Shark will likely die. This is cruelty, and that's an endangered species.
Gibblestick
Because they didn't just take selfies with it and leave it to die
teacupsquid
It would have been very, very illegal if they did. They're already breaking the law by taking its gills out of the surf.
Syxcfaq
What is up with the absolutely shitty music? Why add that in?
atadrisque
honestly couldn't say, I do get the majority of the content I repost from Reddit so I don't exactly have a choice in the matter lol
I will say that if a video has at least some of the actual sound instead of music then I will just enable sound but if it's just music then I will disable it.
Freak0zoid
Avoiding algorithms. I absolutely fucking hate it with the passion of 1000 suns exploding
mizzamir
Is this your first day using the internet?
cloudstrife046583000
Its still baffling that awful trend got popular.
Muffyns
its because of the billionaires that own youtube made AI to choose what videos get pushed. what typically gets pushed is music. add music to shorts and the algorith is more likely to pick video with shitty music over one with none
dustygamedev
Can someone explain what they were helping it from? That is a beefy hook and line so what were they trying to catch if not a shark? Marlins? But i didn't think you caught Marlins from the shore.
reichstein
Mermaids.
LurkMasterP
It's possible the shark was caught farther out, and the fishermen who did it cut it loose without removing the hook... I guess?
GRizz46
I was wondering the same thing.
teacupsquid
This isn't helping it. Dude was obviously surf fishing for sharks. Look at the hook. It's a cruel practice and he was ill-prepared. The shark will likely die.
teacupsquid
Getting downvoted? Sorry, truth isn't feel good, but that's a great hammerhead, which is a critically endangered species. Why is it critically endangered? Unsustainable fishing practices. This is one of them.
arumunus
Imgur denizens seem to be pretty 50/50 in relation to animal abuse disguised as feel good videos.
Feralkyn
They don't realize it is, tbf. A LOT of vids with the "person releases animal in foothold trap" are posted as feel-good rescues. In reality they are "trapper caught bycatch animal, must release by law, films it as proof." Like--those are the assholes that -caught- the animal in the first place, and stressed it for two-three days while it was stuck there panicking & starving/dehydrating...
teacupsquid
Yeppppp.