Hammerhead shark swims under women paddleboarding

Watch the terrifying moment a hammerhead shark swims underneath a woman paddleboarding in waters off Florida. Malea Tribble, 38, was completing a charity relay with her husband, Ricky, 38, when their crew spotted the shark swimming nearby on Sunday, 25 June. After leaving the Bahamas at midnight, the couple and crew were halfway to Florida when the shark approached them. Malea said she saw her husband's "face drop" and knew immediately what was underneath her board. "I felt something tap my board, and I didn't know what it was. I thought it was a bit of seaweed", said Malea. Watch more here at Independent TV https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB