Group of mates rescue ten-foot tiger shark off Queensland beach
A group of mates have helped a ten-foot tiger shark return to sea after it became wrapped in a fishing line off a Queensland beach.
Brandon Hornby and his friends were fishing at Chinaman's Beach at Agnes Waters yesterday when one of them felt a huge pull on their rod.
While struggling to reel in the line, they spotted a fin in the water before the ten foot predator revealed itself in the shallows.
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The group of friends were fishing on Chinaman's Beach at Agnes Waters. Facebook
The shark had become tangled in thick fishing line around its tail.
Despite having multiple sets of razor sharp teeth, the group of friends and other bystanders were determined to help the animal.
After battling the waves and the sharks movements, they eventually managed to release it from the line and push it back out to sea.
Fishing line had become tangled around the shark's tail. Facebook
Locals managed to free the shark from the fishing line. Nine
Brandon posted about the rescue on Facebook and thanked the locals who helped out.
"Just a normal day with mates going for an afternoon fish when we come across this Beautiful 10 foot Tiger Shark," he wrote.
"Thanks to the locals that where at Chinamens (sic) at the time to help us carefully release this amazing shark back to her home."
Brandon thanked the locals who helped rescue the shark. Facebook
The keen fisherman also issued a warning to other people using the beach.
"A quick reminder that it is turtle season and these bigger sharks will be getting around," he said.
Tiger sharks are regarded as one of the most dangerous shark species and have been responsible for a large number of human deaths.
Tiger sharks have been responsible for a large number of fatal bites. Facebook
The apex predators are often found close to coastlines, mainly in tropical and subtropical waters, throughout the world.
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