In a scenario that seems to have come straight out of an adventure film, Drew Rosenhaus, a renowned sports agent who handles multi-million dollar NFL contracts, engaged in an unusual activity.
Based in Miami Beach, Rosenhaus joined star receiver Tyreek Hill on a boat trip on Tuesday, where they encountered a dusky shark in the open sea. Rosenhaus seized the opportunity for a daring photo-op.
Adorned with snorkeling gear, the sports agent plunged into the water, ignoring the boat captain’s cautionary shouts, “Don’t grab him, Drew! We don’t have that kind of insurance”. Undeterred by the warning, Rosenhaus gripped the shark’s tail, shouting, “Take a picture,” through his snorkel.
When the boat captain asked Tyreek Hill if he wanted to plunge into the water too, the Dolphins star promptly replied with a resolute “hell no.”
The Danger of Dusky Sharks
Due to their considerable size, dusky sharks are often viewed as potentially threatening humans. However, incidents involving these creatures are relatively rare. Despite the scant number of encounters, Rosenhaus has faced criticism for disregarding the potential risks of interacting with the nine-foot sea creature.
Marine life experts, weighing in on the incident pointed out that a healthy and lively dusky shark would have displayed much more resistance, possibly even attacking Rosenhaus. They contended that the shark in this encounter was likely tired, as suggested by its sluggish swimming pattern.
Rosenhaus’ Shark Encounter
In another video clip of the incident, Hill exclaims at his agent, “Drew, what the hell are you doing?”. The boat captain reiterated his earlier sentiment and said, “A real Florida Man right here.”
The unusual incident and Rosenhaus’ fearless conduct have stirred discussions and raised eyebrows on social media, highlighting the risks and responsibilities when humans interact with marine wildlife.