Exhausted but victorious, Santiago finally reels in the marlin, which is larger than his boat.
Exhausted but victorious, Santiago finally reels in the marlin, which is larger than his boat. However, the triumph is short-lived. On his way back to shore, sharks are attracted to the marlin’s blood, attacking and devouring the fish, leaving only its skeleton. Santiago returns to the village, defeated in terms of the catch but having regained his pride and earned the respect of his community