A shark bit an unfortunate man who was washing his hands in a lake while fishing aboard a boat in the Everglades National Park, in the state of Florida (USA), reports the ABC network.
The man will place his hand in the water (Video capture).
In the images of the events, shared on social networks, one of the fisherman's companions is heard warning him about submerging his hands in the water, reports RT.
"I wouldn't put my hands in there," says the witness. "For two seconds nothing will happen," responds the future victim.
However, while washing his hands, a shark is seen coming out of the water and biting the right hand of the fisherman, who was dragged overboard by the animal, indicates RT.
The fisherman was taken to a hospital
The Miami Dade Fire Department transferred the man to a local hospital, where he was treated for his injuries.
A bull shark like this attacked the man.
Allyson Gantt, head of communications and public affairs for Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks, said the shark in the video was likely a bull shark.
A shark bites the fisherman's right hand, which was dragged overboard by the animal (Video capture).
This species moves freely in the shallow waters of South Florida, where fresh water from the Everglades mixes with saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico, RT says.
Even though shark bites are extremely rare in Everglades National Park, the administration advises visitors to watch out for wildlife.
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