Watch the moment shocked star is BITTEN on Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters

Scottish Sun

13 hours ago

THIS is the moment a shocked star was bitten by a shark in the first episode of ITV's brand new series.
Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters sees seven famous faces embark on a dive expedition to The Bahamas.
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Seven celebrities are taking part in the new show
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Lenny Henry spots a shark swimming close by behind him
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The sharks were right by their feet
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This is the moment Ross was bitten
While the turquoise waters look inviting, they are actually known for being home to the shark capital of the world.
Taking on the challenge is Sir Lenny Henry, Call the Midwife's Helen George, McFly's Dougie Poynter, comedian Ross Noble, Countdown's Rachel Riley, presenter Ade Adepitan and Motherhood star Lucy Punch.
They are lead on their expedition by shark experts including Dr. Tristan Guttridge, and at one point, he takes the celebrities to an area in the Bahamas known for its Lemon Sharks.
Dr. Tristan tells the celebrities that as they stand in the waist height water, they need to remain still, and even if the sharks nudge into them, the key is not to panic.
The stars enter the water in small groups so as not to cause too much alarm to the sharks.
Comedian Ross, 49, describes the creatures as "peaceful" and while he agrees, Dr. Tristan then adds: "Of all the sharks I've ever worked with, it's the only one I've ever been bitten by."
Moments later, a larger shark picks up the scent of the bait box in the bait box near the celebrities, and breaches the water with a fish in its mouth, causing them to be on high alert.
Indeed, the Lemon sharks then start to get a bit more "excited" and with the sea bed being churned up by their faster movements, a shark suddenly butts into Ross's ankle and bites him.
The funnyman staggers a bit in the water prompting the others to ask: "What happened?"
In a very calm voice, Ross replies: "A shark just bit me."
Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters
In a voiceover, it's explained that the shark had "an exploratory bite" after Ross didn't move when it bumped into his leg.
Dr. Tristan then decides that because the sharks are getting "a bit jumpy" they should slowly move back to the boat.
Thankfully, the bite is more of a nibble and Ross jokes that he is "lucky to be alive".
But with high drama already in the first episode, what else will the celebrities face when they head below the waves later in the series?
Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters starts tonight, Monday July 14 at 9pm on ITV1.