ISLAMORADA, FL — A 14-pound rat terrier is recovering after his owner saved him from a shark attack.  Greg LeNoir said he was taking his dog, Jake, for his daily swim near the keys.

LeNoir said he saw a large greenish object approaching Jake, which he suddenly realized was a shark.  At about the same time, the shark grabbed the yelping dog almost completely in its mouth, and took off underwater.

LeNoir said he dove in, caught up with the shark, and began punching on its back with his fists.

The shark let go of Jake.  Dog and master made it back to shore safely.

Jake was banged up and suffered lacerations from the shark’s teeth, but he’s going to be okay.