Man rescues giant shark at beach
These holidaymakers got more than they bargained for when trying to help what looked like a stranded dolphin at a beach between Kynance Cove and Lizard Point in Cornwall, England.
Nicolas Andre was having fun by the beach when he noticed what seemed like a stranded dolphin. Moved by compassion, Andre reached out to try help the dolphin only to find that it was a 12ft basking shark. Now how is that for a surprise?!
With the help of another man, the two managed to rescue the shark without it attacking them.
However, Andre cut his arm and leg in the process. "I’ve never seen a shark that close – let alone touched one in my whole life. It was an incredible feeling to actually feel the strength and weight of the animal. The shark’s skin was very abrasive and there was far too much weight. It took a few attempts to pull it into the sea as we were waiting for the waves. When it was back in the water, I took my t-shirt off the tail and it was a like a switch had been flicked – the shark just flew off," Andre told Daily Star.
Below is the incredible rescue...