Video: Mako shark nabs fisherman’s moray eel

YouTube user TheMarkFloro recently posted the above video which shows a fisherman reeling in a moray eel only to have it nabbed by shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus). While I’ve seen plenty of videos of tarpon and tuna being snagged by sharks, I think this marks the first time I’ve seen a moray snatched away from a fisherman. The fishermen seemed to take it in stride.

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About George Probst

George T Probst is an award-winning American photographer best known for his underwater great white shark photography. In addition to his work underwater, Probst travels to schools, businesses, and communities for public speaking events to discuss the importance of sharks and ocean conservation.

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