Almost caught a shark yesterday
Florida Fishing
Jan 14, 2023 16:21:53 #
smitty
Loc: maine
did ya really want that thing in the boat with ya?
not me; been there done that. like a loose cannon with a lotta teeth
not me; been there done that. like a loose cannon with a lotta teeth
Jan 14, 2023 16:31:34 #
KG wrote:
Not sure what kind. I first thought it was a nurse shark, but now I'm not sure.
Jan 14, 2023 17:43:51 #
allnew999
Loc: Port Charlotte, fl
In Charlotte harbor we almost got one in two days ago. Not as big as yours big still a nice fight.
Jan 14, 2023 22:17:00 #
Jan 15, 2023 12:58:59 #
bapabear
Loc: Blaine, Washington
KG wrote:
Not sure what kind. I first thought it was a nurse shark, but now I'm not sure.
I can understand your uncertainty. I stop actioned your video numerous times. It appears the tail could have been damaged sometime in the past. If so, that makes the tail unusable for thrasher confirmation. The tail is very long, but rounded and split on the end. A thresher shark is near pointed on the end and much longer. The nurse shark tail, though long, is more rounded with a split in the tail forming a near double point. The lower lobe on the tail is also very short like the fish in your video. It's just my personal opinion, but I believe you caught a nurse shark.
Jan 16, 2023 11:10:55 #
Jim Kay
Loc: Franklin, Virginia
KG wrote:
Attaching a short clip. The wire leader broke as I was pulling it in. The shark fought for around 30 minutes.
Looks like a Nurse Shark.
Jan 17, 2023 16:14:48 #
Not an expert on sharks, but what I know is that was a nurse shark. Great catch. The water is so pretty compared to us here in Louisiana.
Jan 17, 2023 17:13:30 #
smitty
Loc: maine
Harris T. Fudpucker wrote:
Not an expert on sharks, but what I know is that was a nurse shark. Great catch. The water is so pretty compared to us here in Louisiana.
explain nurse shark
no teeth?
Jan 17, 2023 19:54:47 #
Jim Kay
Loc: Franklin, Virginia
smitty wrote:
explain nurse shark
no teeth?
no teeth?
While a Nurse Shark does not have large,sharp teeth, they will bite if agitated and can hold on for some time and will still cause bruising. They are still for the most part not dangerous.
Jan 17, 2023 22:45:22 #
Color and profile says nurse shark to me. If so not a lot of fight. You pull up. It pulls down. Repeat. Big shark no matter what. 🤟
Feb 16, 2024 19:53:01 #
ugregg58
Loc: Sacramento, CA
You couldn’t lose a hand to a nurse shark, they’re plankton eaters!
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