The fastest shark on the planet attacked a submersible research vessel off the coast of the US earlier in this week.
Rhode Island’s 333 Productions has captured this horrifying mako-shark footage.
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This company has a lot of experience with these encounters, as they specialize in filing the sharks into their natural habitats.
The marine predator disabled the remote-controlled sub that Lauren Romeiro, a marine biologist and Joe Romeiro, a filmmaker were using to explore New England’s waters.
In the video, the shark is seen approaching the camera before opening his mouth and getting one of its incisors caught in a cord.
The video gives an incredibly terrifying perspective on what it is like to have one of ocean’s biggest predators attack you.
According to the Smithsonian Ocean Museum, the mako is the fastest of all sharks in the ocean.
This fish can travel at speeds up to 45mph. It has also been observed to dive 30 feet into the water to hunt.
Although its teeth and speed could send shivers down the spine of swimmers, mako sharks are usually found far from coastlines. This means they pose little or no danger.
Unprecedented SHARK Activity
As reports of shark attack continue to be reported, it is important that beachgoers remain vigilant this summer.
A 65-year old woman almost lost her life after a dog bit on Far Rockaway in New York City earlier this month.
Tatyana Koltunyuk’s daughter stated that Tatyana is still recovering in hospital and suffers from a permanent disability as a result of the bite. WABC reports.
While there haven’t been any recent shark attacks on certain shores, chilling signs show that the predators are still in action.
Cape Cod in Massachusetts is a popular spot for beachgoers at this time.
On social media, anglers posted photos of fish torn away from them by predators circling beneath their boats.
Trevor Berwick caught the eye of many when he smiled with a fish-head while floating in Long Island. This island has been hit by five sharks this year.
He told me that he has seen a great white shark while out on the waters.
Berwick has been chartering fishing for over 12 years.Fox News.
It’s the current way of things.[The sharks are] grabbing the back of fish, they’re chasing fish, they’re grabbing baits and it’s just been getting kind of out of control.”
It is 1 in 3.7 million that you will die in an attack by a killer shark. The same is true for lightning strikes.
Swimming in groups and staying near shallow waters will help you to reduce your risk of being attacked.