Drone video captures man reeling in hammerhead shark

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Monday, July 3, 2017

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Florida -- Incredible drone video off the coast of Florida shows a man reeling in an unlikely catch.

Curtis Williams was flying his drone over Panama City Beach when he noticed a crowd gathered.

When he flew closer he saw a fisherman had hooked a hammerhead shark.

Onlookers watched as the man attempted to reel the shark in.

The man was even able to hold onto its tail for a moment before letting go.

The shark was released back into the ocean unharmed.