However, according to the Daily Mail, the 22-year-old performer, who is from Russia, suffered injuries to her face, neck, and eye. She apparently was instructed back into the water despite her injuries. The Daily Mail did not identify the type of fish, and some on social media claimed it was a shark.

In the viral video, the giant fish almost swallowed the Russian mermaid performer's face. Fortunately, the girl cleverly managed to escape and rushed to the surface of the aquarium tank.