(NewsNation) β€” A North Carolina fisherman found himself at the center of a shark feeding frenzy on Monday, while chasing blackfin tuna and red drum off the coast of Cape Point.

Brett Barley, a professional surfer, posted a video to his Instagram account that shows his personal watercraft surrounded by hundreds of sharks eating what appear to be baitfish. In the videos, the sharks can be seen thrashing about in the water, with some launching into the air to snap up the fish, just a few yards away from Barley.

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β€œThe things you see in Cape Hatteras never cease to amaze me! Also, 10/10 would not recommend being in the middle of a ball of Spinner Sharks, though,” Barley wrote. β€œI’m very fortunate one didn’t sky right into me or all my gear.”

Local news station WRAL says Barley was fishing from his personal watercraft when he accidentally caught a shark. According to the outlet, the shark was able to chew through the line and break free, with Barley later returning to the area and encountering the shark feeding frenzy.

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Spinner sharks are a close relative of the Blacktip shark and are known for their habit of making spinning leaps out of the water, according to the North Carolina Sea Grant. They can grow up to roughly 10 feet in length and tend to have a longer snout.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration notes fishermen must immediately release all prohibited shark species that are caught.

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