Scuba diver confronted by school of hammerhead sharks

Hammerhead sharks are large and powerful animals that strike fear in the hearts of many. They are formidable hunters with rows of razor sharp teeth. Sleek and graceful in the water, they are beautiful and deadly at the same time. Yet, surprisingly, there have been only 17 unprovoked attacks by hammerheads on humans in the past 500 years. Not a single encounter was fatal. But it is undeniable that people perceive these sharks as being vicious, blood-thirsty beasts. Myths surrounding these animals and their aggressiveness are persistent and wide spread. In truth, they are no danger to humans when treated respectfully. This video shows the moment when Solon, an experienced scuba dive guide finds himself in the path of a school of ten foot hammerheads, drifting on the current near Wolf Island in the Galapagos.