Marlin knocks phone from man's hand in dramatic catch off Australia

A man filming an angler's first marlin catch off Australia was nearly injured when the fish leaped and struck him with its bill. The marlin knocked his cellphone case into the ocean, but he only suffered a minor scrape. The incident occurred while Steve Wheeler documented James Thomas's catch. The marlin's sudden movement surprised Wheeler, who was left shaken but unharmed. Footage of the event, showing the dramatic moment in slow motion, has gained popularity online. The original video was shared by Black Pete Quality Tackle.