The ocean is a place of beauty and mystery, but sometimes it can be the stuff of nightmares. A video from Venice, Louisiana has gone viral, showing a boat caught in the middle of a shark feeding frenzy. The scene is enough to make anyone think twice about swimming in the ocean again.
Fisherman Dillon May captured the chaotic scene while he was out searching for yellowfin tuna. He and his girlfriend were about 15 miles off the coast when they stumbled upon the incredible sight. The sharks were moving in such a frenzy that water was constantly splashing onto the boat.
“We saw it was sharks on a bait pod, never seen anything like it,” May said. “By the time we got there, the sharks had found the pod and pushed them up against the boat to feast on them.”
The video shows a whirlwind of gray fins flailing and flopping as the frenzied sharks devoured their prey. It’s like something straight out of a horror movie, minus the blood.
People on Twitter were quick to react to the video, expressing their amazement and fear. One person commented, “Wow! How amazing, yet I am watching this from the comfort of my home, shark free! I wouldn’t want to be on that boat, that’s for sure!” Another person simply stated,
The sheer number of sharks in the video left many viewers in awe. One Twitter user wrote, “This is real scary stuff, never seen so many sharks together in one go.” Another person admitted that this experience solidified their preference for mountains over the beach: “Might be the biggest reason I’m more of a mountain person. Love the beach, but…sharks…no no…no.”
While the video is certainly captivating, it also highlights a serious issue. Fisherman Captain Josh Bodenheimer spoke about the frustration fishermen face due to the increasing number of sharks in the waters. He explained, “We have watched the shark population grow out of control over recent years. There needs to be a dramatic reduction in the number of sharks in federal waters.”
This shark feeding frenzy serves as a reminder that the ocean, while beautiful, can also be a dangerous place. It’s important to respect the power and unpredictability of nature, and make informed decisions about venturing into the water. So, the next time you consider taking a swim, you might want to pause and think about this incredible video.
