There are several reasons you might consider not pissing off a Mako Shark.Number One: These critters are less than forgiving when it comes to those who add baits to hooks for the express purpose of killing them.
Enter a young fisherman from Australia this week (where else). Seems that he, along with his jolly crew of fellow beer fueled miscreants, failed the "How to Handle a Pissed-Off Mako 101 Class".
Shark Attacks Australian Fisherman on Boat Deck
BRISBANE, Australia – A 200 pound 10 foot- mako shark attacked a fisherman on his boat deck, biting him on the leg after the man reeled it in while fishing off Australia's east coast Sunday, an official said.
Witnesses say the shark immediately "whipped around" and bit into his right calf after he stepped on its tail. "They could not release the shark from the leg at all until they had cut the shark's head off".
As huge shark fans ourselves we cannot help but point out the obvious here. For those of you who need it spelled out here's the 1-2-3:
1. Don't fish for sharks
2. Don't drink beer and fish for sharks
3. Never step on a 10 foot Mako
