A Florida Keys charter captain has been arrested after he was caught on camera stabbing a shark multiple times, state wildlife officials said.

Zane P. Garrett, 26, was arrested Thursday on a felony count of animal cruelty, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Monroe County Sheriff's Office

FWC officials said they began their investigation on May 23 after receiving a tip of a shark stabbing that was caught on camera.

The viral video showed a man repeatedly stabbing a shark on a fishing line before cutting the line and releasing the animal, officials said.

Investigators were able to identify the boat and it was found in Key West, and Garrett was identified as the charter captain on the day of the incident, officials said.

FWC investigators spoke with Garrett, who admitted

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