But as the day wore on, the crew noticed something strange—the ocean was unnervingly calm, and not a single fish was spotted.
They would soon learn the cause lay beneath the deceptively peaceful waves.
The sun beat down as the sailors worked their tasks aboard the ship. Harry, unable to shake the growing unease, asked aloud, “Why is the ocean so calm? By now, we should’ve seen plenty of fish.”
Suddenly, Peter—the sharp-eyed sailor known as ‘The Eagle’ for his remarkable eyesight—spotted something far off in the distance.
While others strained to find any sign of life, Peter had already locked onto an unusual figure—a giant shark unlike any they had ever seen.
It was a giant shark, swimming with an odd, erratic motion. As they got a closer look, they identified it as a tiger shark—one of the ocean’s most dangerous predators. Its dark skin gleamed under the sunlight, and its fins sliced the water with deadly precision.
But something was clearly wrong: a large, conspicuous bulge distorted its body. The sailors were unsure how to proceed but knew they couldn’t abandon a creature in distress.
As they grappled with the situation, opinions diverged. Some urged leaving the shark alone, fearing they might provoke danger or do harm. Others felt compelled to intervene, aware of sharks’ vital role in marine ecosystems and unwilling to ignore an animal suffering. After much debate, Harry stepped forward. With the crew’s agreement, he contacted a marine veterinarian for expert assistance.
Within minutes, the marine veterinarian arrived, fully equipped to capture and sedate the massive shark safely. She enlisted the sailors’ help to guide the shark into a large net set up for the purpose. With clear instructions on holding the net steady and approaching the shark calmly, the sailors—especially Harry—followed her lead with great respect for her expertise.
Tension filled the air as one wrong move could be catastrophic. Heartbeats raced as the shark thrashed violently, but the veterinarian’s skill prevailed, and the sailors secured the creature on board.
Once ensnared, the veterinarian prepared to administer a sedative using a dart gun, aiming to calm the shark for a thorough examination.