Fearless diver enjoys feeding sharks by hand

Fearless diver enjoys feeding sharks by hand Vincent Canabal feeding his favourite shark (Picture: Barcroft)

Diver Vincent Canabal looks like he’s about to lose his head but this tiger shark seems more interested in what’s in his hand.

The 34-year-old regularly feeds sharks at Tiger Beach in the Bahamas.

Explaining his rather unusual hobby, Mr Canabal said: ‘Despite their reputation most sharks are very cautious and reluctant to approach people.

‘The only reason why they are near divers is because we attracted them with a little bit of dog food.

‘The main thing is to always be cautious, swim slowly without splashing and jerky movements.’

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