Man facing charges after allegedly hitting shark with hammer

A Florida man is facing two misdemeanor charges after authorities allege he attacked a lemon shark with a hammer. The lemon shark is classified as a vulnerable species and it is illegal to fish for lemon sharks in Florida waters. The shark was never found so there was no way to determine if it lived or died. Subscribe to FOX 35 Orlando: Watch FOX 35 Orlando LIVE newscasts: Download FOX 35 news & weather apps: FOX 35 Orlando delivers breaking news, live events and press conferences, investigations, politics, entertainment, business news and local news stories and updates from Orlando, Orlando metro, and across Florida. Watch more from FOX 35 on YouTube Newest videos: Most viewed/viral videos: We Love Florida: Central Florida’s True Crime Files: More news stories: Watch FOX 35 News live: FOX 35 News newsletter: Follow FOX 35 Orlando on Facebook: Follow FOX 35 Orlando on Twitter: Follow FOX 35 Orlando on Instagram: