Hey folks, let me tell you about this wild video I stumbled upon from June 2023. (Watch the video above). It’s probably one of the craziest PSA’s (Public Service Announcements) I’ve ever seen, especially if you’re thinking about heading out on a fishing trip in Florida and you’ve never been on one before. The video wasn’t even meant to be a warning, but man, it packs a punch. The message? Keep your arms and legs inside the boat. Although the individual involved in the attack survived, he endured a harrowing shark bite on his hand, necessitating immediate medical attention and surgery. His eventual recovery is indeed remarkable.
Let’s talk tarpon. Those big, elusive fish are every angler’s dream of reeling in. Well, turns out they’re like a gourmet meal for those always-on-the-hunt bull sharks, especially when tarpon are out in full force during peak season. Those sharks don’t mess around – they’ll snatch up a tarpon quicker than you can say “fish on!”
Shark attacks are relatively rare on Florida beaches. But if you’re out on the water, especially in places like the Everglades where tarpon are plentiful, you better stay alert. Signs are plastered everywhere reminding people to keep their hands and feet inside the boat. Did you see how fast that shark went for the guy’s hand? Terrifying. Moral of the story: stay safe, keep inside the boat. You don’t wanna end up as shark bait!