Images of the incident are taking the internet by storm as they show a shark getting its head stuck in a cage and dying shortly afterwards.
A 2019 incident drew renewed attention on social media this week: a great white shark died after attempting to attack a group of divers in a cage in Mexico.
The impressive images show the moment when the shark tries to enter the cage, but gets its head stuck in the bars.
The video, shared on social media, has been viewed more than 16 million times and sparked widespread criticism from internet users. Many of them condemned the practice of luring sharks near divers as a form of entertainment.
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The comments reflect many people's outrage at what happened. “This shark died due to human intervention,” said one netizen. Another comment emphasized: “It is shameful that humans are invading the habitat of these animals. Stop this animal cruelty.”
According to UOL, the great white shark, known for its aggressiveness, is considered one of the fiercest in the marine world, capable of attacking people and following ships on the high seas.