Engaging with a nurse shark in a provocative manner, such as pulling its tail while it resides in the coral, is a guaranteed way to agitate the creature. In a specific incident that occurred in the Florida Keys, an individual committed this act. The nurse shark had been peacefully resting in a small crevice within the coral when the diver seized its tail, attempting to dislodge it. In response, the shark swiftly turned its head and firmly clamped onto the diver’s buoyancy control device (BCD), maintaining its grip for a brief period. Though the diver may have perceived the encounter to be lengthy, only a few seconds passed before the shark released its hold and swam away. Fortunately, the diver escaped unharmed, with only minor damage to the BCD in the form of a few tears. Undoubtedly, a valuable lesson was learned from this incident: engaging in foolish behavior should be avoided, especially when using rented wetsuits.