A Florida fisherman, Robert Benac III was sentenced to jail for 10 days after he was recorded for dragging a shark to its death from a high-speed boat on September 12. video of him dragging a live shark by its tail from boat went viral and created huge outr from viewers. He was given 11 months of probation, levied a fine of US$2,500, ordered to perform 250 hours of service at an animal shelter and lost his fishing license for three years. case came into limelight when video foot went viral. According to a news source, Benac accepted plea deal as he was about to go on trial on Thursday for a more severe felony charge of infuriated cruelty to animals. He was one among three men who filmed mselves laughing as y dragged shark near Egmont Key in June 2017 in a video that went viral and saw m accused of animal lynching.

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Petredis: Worried about anger and emotions of judge

shark died and ar foot showed same men shooting at sharks and pouring down alcohol through throats of fish that were still alive. According to reports, he was sentenced to Hillsborough County jail for 10 days which can be served over weekends. Benac's lawyer, Justin Petredis, mitted y took final minute deal as video has been shared widely and sparked massive outr from viewers. lawyer said he was worried about anger and emotions of judge who would override situation where y were hoping a bit of common sense could ease process.

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Investigation launched by  Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

According to a news source, 23-year-old man, Michael Wenzel, who piloted boat pleed guilty to two misdemeaur charges in exchange for 10 days in jail and probation in a similar case last year in May. charges were dropped against third man, Spencer Heintz, who was also accused of a similar crime last year in May. An investigation into video was launched by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. viral video showed a huge outr from viewers and a man was also seen pointing video in outr and saying - look, shark is almost de.

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