The diver felt a surge of adrenaline. He had to act. He quickly positioned himself between the shark and the nest, using his diving knife to create a barrier, hoping to deter the predator. The shark circled them both, its eyes predatory and calculating, but the diver’s presence was enough to make it hesitate. He couldn’t defeat it, but he could buy time.
The eel, sensing the moment of distraction, darted towards the eggs, wrapping itself protectively around the nest. The shark circled once more, then, sensing defeat, disappeared into the murky depths.