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Watch A Terrifying Giant Fish Swallow A Shark Whole

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blacktip sharkA group of fishermen hooked a 4-foot blacktip shark off the coast of Bonita Springs, Florida, this month — but they didn't anticipate what would happen next.


Sharks aren't the biggest creatures in the sea, but usually we think they're at risk of being attacked only by people or other, bigger sharks.

But sharks are just fish, too, and as the saying goes, there's always a bigger fish.

One of those fish is the goliath grouper, a monster of a sea bass that can weigh as much as 800 pounds. You can see one lurking around the boat right at the beginning of the video.

As the fishermen start to pull the shark, who was already having a bad day, out of the water, the grouper spots an opportunity, and lunges for a bite.

Grouper attacking sharkGoliath grouper have been known to stalk and try to ambush divers as well, according to the University of Florida. So the next time you're deep underwater and a giant boulder seems to be moving toward you, be aware. Here's what to watch for:

Atlantic Goliath GrouperWatching the video for the guy's reaction at the end is highly recommended:


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