She explained that the shark had ingested a fur coat that caused an obstruction in its stomach and that their quick actions had saved the shark’s life. However, the thing that made the veterinarian so upset is that she had never seen something like this before. She told them that she needed to find out what was going on and that she would get to the bottom of it. 

The sailors felt a sense of relief and accomplishment, knowing that they had made a difference. At the same time, they also felt a sense of unease as they would never know the full story behind this. When the vet left, they couldn’t simply go back to their routine. They had a newfound appreciation for the ocean and its inhabitants and were glad that their actions helped to save the shark’s life. But they couldn’t just simply go on with their lives unless they knew the full story. How did a complete fur coat end up in a shark like that? Was it even a fur coat or did their eyes deceive them?