Michael Wenzel pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of misdemeanor animal crulety in an unusual animal abuse case that only came to light when a video of a shark being dragged behind a boat in the waters off Tampa Bay went viral.

Wenzel admitted Thursday to two misdemeanor crimes of animal cruelty and using an illegal method to catch a shark - but only after striking a deal with prosecutors. He was sentenced to just 10 days in the Hillsborough County Jail. He also has the option to serve his sentence on weekends with plus 11 months probation.

Wenzel, 22, showed no remorse as he stood in the court, dressed in a loud blue suit as Hillsborough Circuit Judge Mark Wolfe quizzed Wenzel about his understanding of the plea deal before him. Wenzel smiled when asked whether he was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

"Is there something funny about this?" Judge Wolfe asked.

"No, sir," Wenzel replied.