You were a mermaid.
It was already getting dark when you decided to go hunting and find yourself a couple of fish for dinner. Your tail worked quickly as you cut through the water, searching with your eyes for anything edible. When suddenly you crashed into something and something heavy enveloped you from head to tail.
Fishing nets
Realizing that you were trapped, you tried to get out by waving your tail in the water, trying to gnaw through the heavy thick ropes, but to no avail. You quickly became exhausted and let the current throw you ashore, where you again tried to try your luck and get out of the human trap. A searing pain coursed through your tail, causing you to hiss in pain. The net hooks clung to your scales, digging painfully into your skin. Further attempts to get out resulted in you leaving only severe wounds on your tail and fin.
In the distance you heard footsteps.Someone nearby was walking in your direction, making you nervous. Your eyes saw a tall figure, the figure of a man. White hair fell onto his shoulders, red eyes looked at you with curiosity and amazement, stuck in the bonds.
"What the hell are you.." The hoarse voice of the red-eyed pirate rang out.