ITV's Shark Celebrity Infested Waters stars face 'unpredictable' sharks during dive
SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters viewers will see the likes of Lenny Henry, Helen George and Dougie Poynter swim with Caribbean Reef sharks
The stars of Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters were left in a state of panic after finding themselves surrounded by "unpredictable" Caribbean Reef sharks in a heart-stopping encounter.
The fresh ITV reality series, which premiered on Monday (14th July), features a group of seven celebrities, including Lenny Henry and Helen George.
Dougie Poynter, Ross Noble, Lucy Punch, Rachel Riley and Ade Adepitan also joined the daring shark diving adventure in The Bahamas.
Returning to our telly tonight (July 21), the courageous celebrities were informed they would be swimming with "intimidating" Caribbean Reef sharks that aren't shy about getting close, reports Wales Online.
As anticipated, this news immediately sparked fear among some participants. Eager to understand what they were signing up for, Lenny queried: "Are they a danger to us?"
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An expert then cautioned the celebrities: "To me they're the most unpredictable species that I work with. It is an intimidating species to be in the water with because they are big, fast and bold so they will come up to you."
He added: "When I first came to Bimini, the first encounter I ever had was with a reef shark and it was kind of a right of passage for any scientist that came to the research station here in Bimini, we're going to test you guys and put you exactly through the same experience."
It was evident that the group were hardly ready for the perilous plunge as Lucy remarked: "We really are right in the middle of nowhere in the scene on our own with a load of sharks but I'm hoping when Tristin comes he's going to reassure us about what we are doing and that it's safer than it looks."
Attempting to lighten the mood, another quipped: "You can just get eaten by a shark, that'll be a hell of a story at the funeral."
Subsequently, as the famous faces ventured onto the boat, the Caribbean Reef sharks encircled them in the waters, prompting several of the stars to shriek.
This follows the inaugural episode of SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters triggering divided opinions, with certain reviewers branding it "unwatchable" whilst others praised it as "amazing".
The show, launched during the 50th anniversary year of Jaws, aims to alter celebrities' views on sharks and champion conservation through wildlife observation.
SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters airs tonight at 9pm on ITV1, with the series available on ITVX.
