Watch a group of surfers rescue a baby great white shark

Susanna Heller

April 8, 2019 3:46 PM

A group of surfers in Victoria Bay, near George, South Africa, noticed a baby great white shark was beached on some rocks.

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"It's gonna die. How are we going to get it out? It's cutting itself, check," one surfer said. "It's bleeding everywhere."
The surfers realized the shark was swimming toward the shore rather than back out to the open sea.
First, they tossed water on the animal.
Then, with the help of lifeguards, they attempted to toss the animal into the ocean.
Neither of those tactics worked.
Finally, they took the animal out of the water, set it onto a surfboard, and carried it down the coast, where they set it loose in a less rocky area. Then, the shark could swim with ease.
Cue up "Baby Shark" and watch the full rescue below.
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Susanna Heller

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