Diver Hypnotizes Shark to Remove Hook from Its Mouth

A brave and experienced diver can look like a daredevil to us land people. Diver Michael Dornellas, 32, just put his hands into the mouth of a hypnotized shark to remove a fishing hook in Jupiter, Florida, U.S.

Michael used a hypnosis technique called tonic immobility, which allowed the shark to enter a natural state of paralysis for the small surgery.

Describing his experience with sharks, Dornellas said: “It is never 100% safe, nothing guarantees your safety when you’re swimming with predators."

In Florida, it is common to find sharks with hooks, since people would fish them for sport and release them with the hook still intact. As many of the hooks are stainless steel, it can take years for them to rust and usually requires human intervention to remove them.