It’s a thin line between comedy and tragedy. I recall being an intoxicated teen over 30 years ago and reading some “funny” comic strip in a news paper and weeping actual tears at the cruelty and sadness embodied in the “JOKES” .. really more crying at the thought that the artist thought other people might find it funny, then laughing at myself for weeping.
I was pretty intoxicated though. Normally I can handle reading the comics section without bawling.
The fishermen sound like douche bags on the tape. I expect they will be sued for failing to fish with reasonable care as they had hooked the shark and the swimmers came by. Also the municipality for allowing it in the pier. Settle with the city.