smile Hi all, I too am a diver who has been all over the caribbean and have seen several types of sharks,and I have seen first hand how a shark reacts when molested!!!! The dive master should never have held the shark!!! mad The animal was threatened and reacted defensivly to protect itself. Additionally nurse sharks are known to be one of the most docile sharks in the ocean if left unmolested. Respect the sea and it's creatures. wink