This is the moment brave beach-goers rescued a stranded shark after it was dumped on the sand by a fisherman.

The six-foot-long thresher shark was left on the beach with a hook through its gums after being snared by a vessel in Dumaguete Citym, the Philippines, on December 24.

Local diver Nigg Arguila said he was with his family preparing to go swimming when he noticed the shark being unloaded.

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The six-foot-long thresher shark was left on the beach with a hook through its gums after being snared by a vessel in Dumaguete Citym, the Philippines, on December 24 (Picture: Viral Press)

Nigg rushed over and used a pair of pliers to carefully unpick the metal hook from the distressed shark’s mouth before several people lifted it up and releasing it back into the sea.




He said: ‘We were just quietly swimming when we saw a fishing boat unloading what we thought was a big fish.

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‘But then I saw the tail and I got goosebumps, it was a Thresher shark.

‘It was still alive, but obviously exhausted. People kept saying to wait for the police but in this situation, every second counts. I immediately jumped in and attempted to remove the hook.’

Nigg went to have a closer look and realized it was a shark.

With the help of some locals, they removed the hook that was stuck in the shark’s mouth.

Nigg rushed over and used a pair of pliers to carefully unpick the metal hook from the distressed shark’s mouth before several people lifted it up and releasing it back into the sea (Picture: Viral press)

He added: ‘Thankfully, someone handed me over pliers and made it easier for me to remove the hook. Thanks to the brave lady who helped me.’

The shark was taken back to the sea with the help of some divers in the area.

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Niggs said: ‘We didn’t leave until we saw the shark swim farther. Sadly, not everyone wanted the shark returned to the sea.

‘It was also obvious that the locals are not well equipped to respond to the situation.

‘Awareness and education really is key to sustainable eco tourism. Nonetheless, I’m happy to have done my part in saving this wonderful creature.’