Beachgoers pull shark out of water by its tail to pose for photos with beast

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Beachgoers on an Italian island have been filmed dragging a shark out of shallow water to allegedly pose for selfies with it.The shocking incident was filmed along the coast of Fontanamare in the municipality of Gonnesa on the Italian island of Sardinia last week.

It's thought that the unfortunate fish was a blue shark - a species that are considered mostly harmless to humans.READ MORE: Cancer 'faker' who spent over £36k on holidays ordered to pay back just £5 after scamThe shark was eventually pushed back into the sea after several beachgoers complained to those who dragged it ashore.The footage sparked outrage on social media, with many accusing the group of dragging the shark onto the beach in order to pose for photos with it.However, one eyewitness claimed that the beachgoers actually saved the shark’s life, writing: “I was present there.

The shark beached itself quite a few times. In the end, it was possible to bring it to safety thanks to the smart guys there.”After being returned to the sea, the shark reportedly swam away.Now, animal rights activist Enrico Rizzi has hired a law firm to look into the matter, according to local media.Lawyer Alessio Cugini Borgese said: “In the footage, several swimmers are seen in the sea.

Some of them are intent on dragging what appears to be a small shark out of the water. "The animal seems to be visibly suffering, so much so as to anger some of the other beach goers present.“Other people asked those who dragged it out of the water to return it.