A bobcat was snapped hauling a shark along a Florida beach in an unbelievable photograph.

The image was taken at Sebastian Inlet State Park near Vero Beach by John Bailey, WPTV reported.

Bailey told the television station that the bobcat collected the shark after entering the water.

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Life in the water: A bobcat was snapped hauling a shark along Sebastian Inlet State Park

However, Bailey told WPTV the bobcat might have been scared by his presence, since it scampered off toward the woods and let go of its find.

Amy Kight, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary's Animal Care Director, told WPTV: 'My first reaction was amazement that somebody actually took that picture because bobcats are generally very, very reclusive.

'You don't really see them out and about too often.'

A spokesman for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has said she believes the image is genuine.

FWC's Liz Barraco told WESH 'There is no reason to believe it's fake.'

The bobcat exhibited typical behavior, FWC officials told the NBC affiliate station.