The diver was approached by a massive shark with its mouth open. At first, the man believed the shark was attacking, but then he saw what was inside its mouth 
The water surrounding the group of marine biologists became darker and thicker as they ventured deeper, seemingly drawing them into its quiet realm. Mark, the diver, led the way with a strong torch. Three coworkers trailed behind him, inspecting their gear and documenting uncommon fish species on their tablets. This dive was particularly significant because they wanted to discover fresh evidence of marine predator migration.
Mark surveyed the darkness carefully, seeing tiny sharks avoiding the area, jellyfish that resembled clear spheres, and shimmering schools of fish passing by. The silence was broken abruptly by a flash of shadow behind him. Strong, obvious, and much too big.
He stopped. Even though the water was already chilly, a chill went down his spine.
Did you notice that? — he gestured.
In response, his coworkers said they had not observed anything out of the ordinary.
However, Mark sensed that something was present. Something significant. And extremely near.
Slowly, he turned.
and observed it. A massive shark that partially obscured his vision. Based on its striped body, it appears to be a tiger shark. It was swimming steadily and straight toward the diver without making any abrupt movements. The predator was too close, Mark knew, and there was no way out.
His heart beat so loudly that it sounded as if the whole ocean could hear it. The shark approached him even more and came to a stop nearly just in front of him. Then it opened its mouth gently.
Fearful, Mark barely avoided swimming back. The shark appeared to be getting ready to strike. It would all be over in another second. However, he noticed an odd object inside its mouth…
Something glinted between the sharp teeth in the beam of his flashlight.
Mark narrowed his eyes. There was no prey or ocean debris within the shark’s mouth.
Deep within the soft tissue, between its teeth, was a huge fishing hook. It was in excruciating discomfort as a piece of line hung beneath its gills.
There was no attack from the shark. It was in pain. It was no longer even able to eat. It was pleading with humanity for assistance in its despair.
Mark’s entire body shook as he carefully extended his hand. The shark remained motionless and calmly waited, seemingly realizing that he was its only hope of survival.
