ABC’s David Muir shares horror video of diver being bitten by shark as he shares warning

David Muir was left shocked as he shared footage of a diver being bitten by a shark while trying to free it from a fishing net

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David Muir ‘alarmed’ as he shares shocking video of diver being bitten by a sharkABC (Image: ABC)

David Muir left ABC audiences stunned when he aired disturbing footage of a diver getting attacked by a shark.

The World News Tonight host kicked off the segment by announcing, “To the index, alarming video tonight showing a diver bitten on the arm while surrounded by sharks off Jupiet Beach, Florida.” The footage captured a group of divers encircled by sharks, moments before one of the predators struck a diver. David went on to explain, “The diver in the center of the screen there says he was bitten on the arm by a lemon shark after removing a fishing net stuck on it head.”

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David Muir ‘alarmed’ as he shares shocking video of diver being bitten by a shark on ABC (Image: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

Footage from the broadcast made its way to Instagram accompanied by the description, “Video shows the moment a diver was bitten by a lemon shark while trying to free it from a fishing net. The incident occurred as several divers were in the water surrounded by sharks off the coast of Jupiter, Florida.”

Lemon sharks inhabit coastal waters where they frequently encounter swimmers, surfers and divers. They’re typically regarded as posing minimal danger to humans, with only a handful of documented incidents.

Data from the International Shark Attack File (ISAF) shows 10 unprovoked encounters, all occurring in Florida and the Caribbean. None of these incidents resulted in fatalities.

Nevertheless, experts recommend exercising caution since they remain apex predators.

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Audiences were rattled by the footage and were quick to voice their reactions. One viewer remarked, “My best advice for swimming with Sharks: “Don’t!” One individual sympathized, remarking, “Poor man helping the shark it probably hurt him when he removed it and he reacted so glad the diver will be ok. Sharks are mysterious.”

Another tried to find a silver lining, commenting, “He will have a great story to share and the scar to prove it.”

A third person chimed in with relief, “Thank goodness that’s all that happened to him!” while yet another cautioned, “Swimming with sharks? Playing with fire.”

A different commenter expressed displeasure with the diver’s actions, venting, “Play stupid games… STOP FEEDING SHARKS OFF JUPITER. This should be illegal,”.