EVERGLADES CITY, FL – A group of Florida men videotaped and caught a 750 pound mako shark!
Jamie Bunn, Danny Massa, Jeremy Huston and John Monti went swordfishing on Saturday, off of the Point Everglades Inlet. About 18 miles offshore, they noticed a dead swordfish floating in the water, being circled by a mako shark.
The men decided to lasso the dead fish and draw it up against the boat, so they could get a good look at the shark. Angry over the loss of its food, it began biting the boat’s exhaust and propellers!
After much struggle, they were able to get the shark gaffed and tied. But after almost three hours, they were unable to get it into the boat. “We realized we had a fish well north of 600 pounds when we couldn’t get it in the boat,” Bunn said.
The four men decided to just tie it to the back of the boat and tow it into the marina, where it weighed in at 748 pounds!
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October 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
These guys call themselves fishermen. I thought it was the fisheman or the angler who caught the fish not the other way around. What a couple of curious "der" Georges. They deserve to have their fishing licenses revoked for such a senseless and shameless act of animal cruelty.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
I agree, morons!
October 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
I fish, and I totally agree. Probably 4 drunk morons, surprised they didn't hurt themselves. You know they didn't go off shore and drop the carcus off. Again probably went a mile or so and dumped it. It will wash ashore within a week, watch and see. morons
October 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
I agree with pjk, this was really stupid and the shark should have been left alone. If they were not going to take it home and eat it then let them live.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
the animal was just having a meal and they killed it?
October 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
what's for dinner?
October 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
These four Guys are not anglers they acted iresponsible in killing this shark for no reason other than to show it off at the dock. Shame on you.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Wow, nothing like trying to survive and eat an easy dinner only to have some macho fisherman come along and pluck you out of the water and kill you.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
agreed! what do you expect of southern redneck? im surprised they didnt use dynamite!
October 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Killing an animal who's territory YOU went in so you could what?……kill more animals? Makes perfect sense…..or something….
October 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
They should of left it alone, what is the sport of catching a shark by ropes? then dragging it to it death behind the boat. The Shark wasnt bothering no one and it was just wanting to eat the dead swordfish in the water. You can tell this shark been in the water for sometime. Sharks are being killed in other countries for there fins and thrown back in the water to die. This shark died because it was tired and it was easy to be caught and they wanted weighed it for Bragging Rights!
We need to protect what we have in the Ocean and not kill them for sporting!!
October 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
food for poor people
October 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
I'm concerned that 32% thought it was ok to kill the shark. This is pretty sad.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
I am an avid offshore fisherman, but everything we catch is used for food or for research at local schools. I don't understand why they killed this shark…there was no point in it. We see and catch fish (tuna, marlin, sharks) bigger than this on a regular basis and most of the time we tag and release them. LET THEM GO LET THEM GROW!!! Killing that Mako was totally un-called for.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
I am an avid offshore fisherman, but everything we catch is used for food or for research at local schools. I don't understand why they killed this shark…there was no point in it. We see and catch fish (tuna, marlin, sharks) bigger than this on a regular basis and most of the time we tag and release them. LET THEM GO LET THEM GROW!!! Killing that Mako was totally un-called for.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Maybe they made shark steaks out of the mako, or gave it to a local food pantry?
October 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
I agree, why kill it and who cares if it was a large shark. Very inhumane.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
i agree. what do they do with it now? people are so selfish!
October 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
this is deplorable! senseless killing of a top predator! The magnificent animals are being depleted by the millions and will have devastating impact on the food chain and marine environment! So these guys just happened upon a big shark doing what it does, clean up the ocean of the dead,weak & sick, and decide "hey, we should kill that thing"? Why, why why? The shark posed no threat to them! Are they even sure that it's a Mako shark? From what I see, it very well could be a Great White, which is on the endangered species list! Makos are next on the list as they are overfished by the asians for their fins and meat! I have studied sharks all of my life and am fascinated with them. Leave them alone and let them be! I'd like to see a real shark expert confirm what species this is, and no matter what species it is, doesn't justify these guys killing it for no good reason other than pure greed!
October 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
So they killed a shark? How is that even news?
October 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
dumbasses
October 7th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
makos are as good as swords to eat, nobody is moaning about swordfishing
October 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
It wasn't bothering them, it was doing what it was doing naturally and should have been left alone.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
The shark posed no threat to them whatsoever. They interfered with it feeding and killing it just to weigh it?!?! What a bunch of idiots. That shark should have overturned their boat and went after them. Morons
October 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
I doubt they did it just to weight it. Mako shark is better than swordfish as table fare. There aren't too many fisherman who would turn down Mako steaks.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Why couldnt they have just left it alone. We wont have any large beautiful animals, fish, sharks or whathaveyou left if people cont. to hunt them for sport.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
EXACTLY! MORONS.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
It would have cleaned up a dead swordfish. Something most men don't do "clean up after themselves"
October 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
I have to agree with pjk…morons is right. Sharks are the garbage disposals of the sea. They eat everything and anything. How stupid to haul an animal in just to weigh it…WHO CARES!!!
October 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Exactly where in the article did it say they killed it? And just how did they kill it?
October 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
These are men looking for an ego boost! Unless this poor animal is entirely eaten and not wasted, then his unfortunate and obviously celebrated death was a waste. And society wonders why our environment is going down the drain and species are disappearing!
October 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
this is what is wrong with the human race today. No respect for any other life. typical human behavior, killing something just to weigh it.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Pretty sure they are going to eat and or sell it. No one killed it just to way it.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
I totally agree what was the point in killing the shark? He was doing what comes natural EATING!!! It really was a boat full of morons…….
October 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
These guys a bunch of dumb a**es. How could you think it was ok to do something like that. Beware because karma has a way of coming back to get you.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
EXACTLY! MORONS.
JM
October 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
I always thought it was common knowledge that we caught enough fish to consume and anything more is almost a crime….but to catch a fine specimen of nature and then kill it….is insane….Why are we doing this….?????? and why do we allow this to happen….why do we tolerate such senseless killings of marine animals….Are we not doing enough damage by dumping waste into the oceans…..???? Why did this even become a news….now it will encourage others to do the same…..
October 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
I would have cut up the Swordfish, given the scrap to the shark, video taped that, and let the shark live! A win win situation ! What a waste!!
October 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Too bad they didn't fall in to even the playing field
October 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
It may be a big shark…and I'm scared to death of them, but they did not even catch it! They lured the shark in. They should pay a fine! Ther e is a fine balance in nature and they crossed the line.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
stupid rednecks, I think game and fish should make them eat every inch of that shark
October 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
The shark was just trying to feed. It just wasn't enough for these guys to video tape it, no, they had to kill it. What for? Was it trying to hurt them? Will they eat it? Will anyone eat it? Are they going to mount it in their den? I just don't get it.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
I am a fisherman. Yet this “catch” is nothing but a senseless slaughter of a great animal. Sharks of this size are incredibly rare and its death by the hands of these “sportsman” is shameful.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
They did'nt even catch it. they had to lure it over to their boat by taking it's food from it!
October 7th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
i agree its very stupid
October 7th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
totally wid u on tt..
October 7th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Way to go guys.Beat your chest over a picture on the wall.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
the shark should been left alone!
October 7th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
anything that will kill you ,you should be able to kill,an eye for an eye…
October 7th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
This is why so many animals are endangered…because people have no good reason to kill them. I can't even imagine how old that shark was to get that big and now its life is over because three idiots wanted to mess with it while it tried to hunt. Too bad it wasnt interested in eating them.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
they killed it because they are males, its an pathetic ego thing.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
I agree… If it wasn't a threat to anyone it should have been left alone. I wish it would have gotten an arm or something before those douche bags killed it. Sad…
October 7th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Got no problem with hunting, fishing……..but you should stalk and kill the damn thing – otherwise there is no ego booster and nothing to brag about! This one gets the "big dork" button!
October 7th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
This is one of those barbaric sports! Deplorable! I don't even know why it's called a sport.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
This should be reported as a "SENSELESS CRIME" not a BIG CATCH!. We should be protecting the animals not kiling them specilly such a fine specimen of nature.
They DID NOT DO anyone a favor by killing the shark. SHAME ON THOSE LOSERS!!!!!!!!
October 7th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
people like those guys are just contributing to the total decline of the worlds oceans.what they did should be illegal
October 7th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
I think a majority of you guys are over reacting to this news.
And nice call with the sexism ladies, real classy.
October 7th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
ok so they wanted to weigh the shark, did they take it home to eat it or just killed it to weigh it? i have nothing against fishing but either you catch and release or catch and eat it. but this shouldnt be news
October 7th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
This should be reported as a "SENSELESS CRIME" not a BIG CATCH!. We should be protecting the animals not kiling them specially such a fine specimen of nature. __They DID NOT DO anyone a favor by killing the shark. SHAME ON THOSE LOSERS!!!!!!!!__
October 7th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
This should be reported as a "SENSELESS CRIME" not a BIG CATCH!. We should be protecting the animals not kiling them specially such a fine specimen of nature.
They DID NOT DO anyone a favor by killing the shark. SHAME ON THOSE LOSERS!!!!!!!!
October 7th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH SUNNY….MALE GENDER MORONS IS A LITE TERM. THERESA
October 7th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
I can't believe the stupidity of killing this shark, how selfish are those men
to take this creature from the sea, for what their so called "glory"…
their 30-seconds of fame…shame on them its a total verification of how
human beings have ruined this world
October 7th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Come on, if you follow that logic, we should be able to kill any human being we see walking the street. An eye for an eye only applies if it has actually done something to you. This creature was minding its own business until a couple of guys who had "prove" they were "men" killed it. Bet they had big trucks too.
October 7th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
an eye for an eye is when someone or something does something to you and you do something equal in return. so what did the shark do mr. eye for an eye? exist?
October 7th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
lolol kill more animals for fun
October 7th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
well. do you think they just let a shark that big go in the marina or gave it a ride home? I highly doubt it… and to answer the other part or your ? they probably cut its throat and bled it out.
Arent Americans Awesome
October 7th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
lolol kill more animals for fun
October 7th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
I dont think all males wound have done the same thing. in fact if i caught a shark that big (or at all) id definately let it go, theres no point in killing something if you dont have to.
October 7th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Amen
October 7th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
thats because they didnt kill a swordfish just to weigh it…lol duh
October 7th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
You're mental! If you go into their home, the ocean, you assume ALL risks. The day a shark walks into your home and attacks you, you can claim the eye for an eye defense.
October 7th, 2009 at 11:20 am
Stupids,
The guys shared the shark with family and friends.
That is one shark thst will not eat a human being.
October 7th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
i cant even watch the entire video. i cant understand how people dont think how old this shark must have been for it to get that big. with people like this, big animals will never get to live out their lives and maybe have a chance to reproduce and pass on the good genes which obviously has kept them alive for such a long time.
October 7th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
What was the point of this article again???
They found a shark…and then what?
It doesn't talk, dance, hold a cure for A.I.D.S.
have the solution for the nations trillion dollar deficit,
know where Osama Bin Laden is???
So why write it???
October 7th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
More Psycho-Dyko manhater blather. Chauv it,Honey!
Or, go do the Wymmin thing and drive yourself and your kids into a reservoir.
October 7th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
its A pathetic ego thing- you have a pathetic grasp on english grammer
October 7th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
There is something seriously wrong with some humans. Sharks have the right to feed themselves, just as humans do. Do those fisherman really believe they did a commendable thing ?!? I bet they are all vegetarians or better yet vegans (yeah, right). It's high time humans realize members of the animal kingdom have rights. It's our duty as humans to share the Earth with ALL other animals. So – called intelligent humans, killing/abusing just because they can; reprehensible, sickening, selfish, self-righteous, the list goes on and on…That video is beyond disturbing, it saddened me to watch… I couldn't finish watching. When are fisherman & hunters going to do the right thing? Do humans need another century of evolution to finally become intelligent and merciful enough to make the responsible, caring changes necessary to coexist with all forms of life? I hope not…
October 7th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
You all are blaming rednecks. How do you know that they are rednecks. It seems that all the hunting accidents are people from the cities that dont know @@@@ about hunting. It would seem to me that there is a good possiblity that this may have been dumba@@es from the city. Besides, rednecks kill for food. That is the way they are raised. YOU KILL IT. YOU EAT IT. Ask any true redneck. Also how many of you eat the fish at McDonalds. What do you really think that is……..SHARK!!!!!!
October 7th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
got any better ideas?
October 7th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
fishing is not pathethic and being out on a boat with your buddies is a great way to hang out.
October 7th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
Yup, I'm gonna go do it too now!
October 7th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
AGREE, along with all the offshore killing that china does for fin soup
October 7th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
I agree with Sunny – TOO BAD IT WASN'T INTERESTED IN EATING THEM……
As long as US UPPER A_ _HOLES allows another pointless act of barbarism by turning away than it only embarrasses all its peeps by becoming HYPOCRITES and an equal to all the other worldly MORANS, diminishing this earth in one way or another (air, land and sea)
October 7th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
"After much struggle, they were able to get the shark gaffed and tied"
Google 'Gaff' – It's a barbed steel hook that is slashed into the fish's mouth or gills so that you can pull it out of the water. Very nice. An humane, to boot.
October 7th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
stupid, senseless!
October 7th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Stupid jerks just can't resist killing a majestic creature just to be in the news
October 7th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
one less shark in the world.
October 7th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
makos are yummy, they taste like swordfish, so why are all you sheltered idealist reprobates not weeping over every bluefin tuna killed by the commercial fleets? They grow to roughly twice the size of this shark
October 7th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
This is pathetic. I'm embarressed for these 3 guys. These guys have no respect. Fishing is one thing but this is another. It was probably caught and not used for anything. What a waste people like this are. Pathetic.
October 7th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Yea, but the animal wasn't bother them, so they should have left it alone!
October 7th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Yes, they are moaning! Especially if the idiots doing the fishing are killing for nothing more that sport and this is what this was! These guys should be ashamed of themselves!
October 7th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
this makes me realize that we really are distroying the earth by our careless, selfish actions.. this is appalling!
October 7th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
i fish and i release about 90-95% of my catches. i would have preferred they release the shark. its a shame it had to die. i hope the shark goes to good use and isnt used only for a photo opportunity.
October 7th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
It doesn't state they killed it. It could have been donated for studies? Unless you know the men and what they did the shark is okay. Plus, it damaged there boat. Least they could do it lure it in.
October 7th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
I hope their men enough to eat what they killed
October 7th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
DISGUSTING
October 7th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
Why did this even make the news? There was a 876lb Mako caught this summer in Ocean City Md. I'm sure they did eat it Mako is the best shark too eat, much better than swordfish, and alot of other fish.
October 7th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
The human race has devolved into the lowest form of life on this planet. Killing for the pleasure of killing, without cause or reason. Every thing on this planet has a purpose, that which completes the balance of all that occurs. When we kill for the sake of killing we disrupt that balance. Humans are killing their way right out of existence. This Mako Shark should look great stuffed and mounted to the living room wall. Right next to the Rino, Grizzly Bear, American Bison and the Gray Wolf. Way to go guys, you should be proud, you could not only have the Last Mako ever mounted, but the largest and oldest. Hey with a little putty you can fill all those gaff holes which by the way seems to me to be an illegal way to fish.
October 7th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Looseers. Should have left the shark alone!!!
October 7th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
This IS crazy, ya'll are upset about an animal dying and would have prefered for the humans to die?! (It attacked the boat, what's to stop it from doing it again?) Get your priorities straight, human life is more important, and you can eat Makos.
October 7th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Actually, the story posted here is remiss in the fact that the shark was not killed for sport, but was indeed cut up for food and distributed to over two-dozen people; Mako is actually a very good quality meat, and this shark went on to feed many.
October 7th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
It’s my hope that when these so called fishermen get home their friends, neighbors and co workers express the same outrage as has been commented here to their faces. People like this give a bad name to any sport they choose to participate in.
October 7th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
hmm…they had to lure it…….sounds like fishing to me, just without using a rod and reel. Think about it. A rod and reel with bait on it is the same, you are luring a fish to come close so you can hook it……. sounds like what they did, the shark was hooked (gaffed) when it came close to the bait……
October 7th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
First off, the news never gives you everything about an article so it is just wrong to jump to conclusions that these people just killed the fish for fun. Having dealt with the media on numerous occassions, I have always seen how they never tell the whole truth of a story. They only tell you what they think you want to hear. Who is to say that these "fisherman" didn't decide to catch the shark for consumption. They were out fishing for the day. Perhaps they just didn't have the right equipment to catch such a large fish and just decided to try and catch it the old fashion way (hook and rope). Marko Shark is a great tasting fish and is well consumed in the US.
October 7th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
You see morons like this every once in a while — killing animals just for the fun of it. It’s not surprising, but it’s still a shame.
October 7th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
Idiot. The shark was posing no threat to the humans.
October 7th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
bad karma dudes, surely you will be eaten slowly from the feet up next time you go out.. beware .. and watch for the law too guys.. should arrest yo asses for being so stupid..nature cannot sustain stupid asses like you for long.
October 7th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
Too bad the Shark didn't eat THEM!!! These kind of people are the reason our Marine animal are being extinct!!!! SOB's !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 7th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Omg… So you would take its picture then just move along… Its so beutiful in its natural setting…uh.. no, more like that would be cool mounted on the wall, and since 4 of us caught it we flip a coin to see who gets the head!
October 7th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
WTF is wrong with these people? How can anyone in their right mind condone the killing of a beautiful, endangered creature? Morons!
October 7th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
How can destroy something that has been in our oceans forever and wearethe invader of therewayoflife. killus,wehave invaded their world. howdare us.
October 7th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
No, it wasn't killed just to weigh it. Makos are the best eating sharks. They taste like swordfish. No, they aren't endared either.
October 7th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
All the bleeding hearts on here are just awesome. You don't know what they did with the shark. Did that clip say something about just dumping it back into the ocean, maybe I missed that part. If they followed this up with something about feeding homeless people or selling it and donating the money to charity; all the cry babies on here would be praising them.
October 7th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
I am pretty sure it is a significat Fish and Game violation to use a game fish (the swordfish) as bait. Nice that they video the evidence of their infraction. It should make the prosecution of it easy!
October 7th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Facts, anyone? The article was inadequate, but it appears obvious that they caught it with a rod and reel, and only roped it to get it in the boat. And Mako meat IS prized table-fare, though they should have released it, particularly one this big, if they did not want to stuff whomever with mercury. And Makos don’t clean up garbage, they sneak up on swordfish and cut their caudal peduncle, disabling them… so sneaking up on them and throwing them a bait’s fair enough. It went the way of a warrior, not the way of a cow or pig… but still should have been released. Still, not nearly as cruel as keeping a pack animal shut in by itself day after day… for instance.
October 7th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
why kill it! Stupid, stupid, stupid
Might as well shit in the ocean while you are at it.
October 7th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Mako's aren't endangered, in fact you can buy a steak at your local seafood resaurant for 16.99.
October 7th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Says the man who can't spell grammar.
October 7th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
a shark this size is very rare,leave them alone. Pretty unsportsman like.
October 7th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
fishermen fish and fishermen brag. The bigger the fish the bigger the bragging rights. Believe this…whoever caught that fish will have it mounted either in a restaurant or in his own home.
Whoever the ass that did this is he'll brag about it for the rest of his life. This is why I go to Red Lobster. But you should try Texas Roadhouse…Their fried catfish is surpirsingly good.
October 7th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
maybe the shark will come back and haunt the men that murdered that shark. The shark that did nothing to these men, but was minding it's own business. Shame on you men !!! I am so sick and tired of people abusing and killing innocent animals that have done nothing wrong to anybody. That shark was innocent. Thanks guys for being such jerks. I hope you guys loose a lot of sleep over this…
October 7th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
DON'T BE SO SURE ABOUT THAT
October 7th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
I'm sure you'd be saying that while it chomped your leg off
October 7th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
Shame on them for killing the shark. Shame on those who think this is fun. Shame on this website that posted this news. Why killing this amazing animal is cool or great news? Our society thrives this type of 'news'. Why not publish about the guy giving 1 buck to the homeless, or the person in the bus helping the elders. These fisherman should be fined big time and a new law should be created to avoid this animal abuse. Period.
October 7th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
I hear that shark meat is really good to eat. To the guys that got the shark, you dont have a shark tooth you could send me, do ya?
October 8th, 2009 at 1:21 am
I have no idea why this made the news or why everyone is displaying so much vitriol for the fishermen.
The Mako shark is an edible fish, just like Tuna, Swordfish, Halibut, Salmon, etc, etc. I don't know why everyone is trashing the fishermen, they broke no laws or did anything unethical. They just went fishing and caught a fish.
This shark is not a record catch but what if they had caught a large Sea Bass and took their catch that's what fishermen do. They catch fish, kill them and take them home so what…?
October 8th, 2009 at 1:21 am
makos are very tasty fish. they are similar in taste to swordfish. assuming these folks are going to eat the fish, there is really no call for outrage.
swordfishing is so much worse. ( i do realize the shark was the one that killed the swordfish) 20 years ago, the average swordfish caught was over 300 lbs. now they are less than 100. ( i won't eat swordfish for that reason). there is a show on discovery that follows a swordboat. i don't think that will make these fisherman (or any others) more likely to kill swordfish just because it is on tv as many of the comments suggest.
and there is way too much misguided sexism.
October 8th, 2009 at 1:24 am
I guess you are not a big game ocean fisherman. Where did you come up with that? Any type of fish can be used as fish bait, that's how its done…!.
October 8th, 2009 at 2:01 am
dam just two days ago a white man from fl said the (n) word plus colored people hello!!!!! dam I work with this redneck everyday
October 8th, 2009 at 2:01 am
Or, if they were dead set on killing the shark because of it's size, they could have cut up the swordfish, fed it to the shark, then after the shark was full, coax it in by having saved some swordfish for one last bite from the shark, then kill the shark, drag it back to the dock to weigh it, and at that point the shark would have weighed in at; instead of 750lbs. it would have been 800+ lbs.???
October 8th, 2009 at 2:06 am
this type of fishing if you want to call it that is deplorable! i thought gaffing a fish in florida not on ahook was illegal but whatever.i hope these nitwits did someting with the fish besides just weigh it what a waste of a beautiful animal
October 8th, 2009 at 2:12 am
too bad it wasnt a cow
or a chicken maybe a pig
October 8th, 2009 at 2:22 am
I think they should have t o eat the whole thing so it doesn't go to waste.
October 7th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
They did not violate the law…so game on! Better to catch the shark than to let it eat one of the baffoons talking about “oh, they should have released it” or “stupid rednecks”. The natural order of things: man v. shark = man wins this time. Im sure the shark will go to some university for research. Freaking moron comments. I am thankful that we, as Americans, have the right to fish or catch sharks among many other things is this world. Such as make comments about this…look outside your little world…not everyone has the privileges we do or the rights to express them. As long as they did not violate any law…then so be it…one big dead shark, which is not on the endangered species list. Your real culprits are the mega-fishing companies that lets say, mass kill whales, etc. Bitch about that.
October 8th, 2009 at 2:33 am
kill that mutha fucka sharks suck
October 8th, 2009 at 2:33 am
kill that shark boyyy!
October 8th, 2009 at 2:33 am
humans 1 sharks 0
October 7th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
Far too many people are becoming ignorant of the fact that man has been killing animals for food for at least thousands of years.(And it’s OK.) Ignore the ignorance and keep bringing home the bacon, or Shark meat, or whatever.Think about it next time you order a Burger or fish, or chicken, or eat a baloney sandwich. “SOMEONE KILLED THE CRITTER TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO EAT IT!” Way to go guys!
October 8th, 2009 at 2:37 am
Wow, what a bunch of displaced people making comments. First, they didnt violate the law. Second they caught it. So what, it's a shark that's not on the endangered species list. Go flame the mega-companies that mass kill whales…this was one shark, fair game. As an American, I am thankful for the right to catch fish and release them as I please. If I keep one big one…oh well, sucks to be the fish. Im sure the shark will go toward research at a local university, etc. So, I wonder if the "redneck" shots are actually made because people are insecure about "real life." Look outside of your little world…it's not a nice place. I may not agree with your statement(s) but I will defend your right to say it to the death…for that's what I do. Some people in this world would "die" for our man-given rights. Disclaimer: Although I disagree with "man-given": Factually, there wasnt a female that signed the US Constitution, et al. Peace!
October 8th, 2009 at 2:38 am
it was refreshing to hear from a fisherman who knows the beauty in the sport . the challenge in catching them is the reward and the greater reward is setting them free , but to kill something so rare is shameful
October 8th, 2009 at 2:39 am
You are probably one of those who would like to see all hunting outlawed. If you are not, please let me know and I will apologise. Otherwise, run back to your PETA bozo friends and leave the rest of us alone. I happen to like the taste of big game meat. That being said, if what was written was the whole and unadulterated truth, it wasn't necessary.
October 8th, 2009 at 2:40 am
Shameful, disgusting, male chest pounding and a few pictures to show everybody what big powerful brave men they are. How awesome, their mother's and wives or girlfriends must be so proud. Why don't you go step on some baby ducks! Or better yet, mutilate a dog while its trying to get something to eat! There is no pride in a kill when the only motive is to kill! Yuck…go home
October 8th, 2009 at 2:42 am
Ya, your right…might as well…the shark "did."
October 8th, 2009 at 2:50 am
Well, technically…the fishermen did NOT violate a criminal code/commit a crime and cannot be reported as "SENSELESS CRIME". Mako is not on the endangered species list. Hypothetically, "they did not do anyone a favor…" but hypothetically, they could have saved a little child or someone else from serious injury or even…get this, a human death.
October 8th, 2009 at 3:05 am
Cant beleive all of you are making me feel bad about one less shark in the world because i hate the fear of the sharks in the water when i swim,but i see the point..really i have swam for years and no shark ever bothered me,still i fear them and these guys are SPORT fishing to the extreme.It was selfish if they just wanted the biggest catch recorded
October 8th, 2009 at 3:20 am
This situation is horrible! And everyone wonders why sharks are quickly disappearing! It's because of their reputation that we all seem to think it's okay to kill them!? And I also found it sad that 29% found it fine to kill them… l=I
October 8th, 2009 at 3:20 am
I agree. idiots…………Non-sportsmen…………..dumb asses. What ashame. They are so proud of their ignorance.
October 8th, 2009 at 3:24 am
Disgusting. (people not sharks)
October 8th, 2009 at 3:25 am
Typical jackass rednecks. Why couldn't they just tape it and weigh it? I hope the pathologist has as much fun weighing ur dumbass dead bodies when you die as you did weighing that fine specimen. Idiots!
October 8th, 2009 at 3:48 am
Do you eat meat?? If you do, you are either killing a cow, chicken or fish. Shark is delicious to eat.
October 8th, 2009 at 4:12 am
you're a douche
October 8th, 2009 at 4:16 am
Actually, they ate it.
October 8th, 2009 at 4:24 am
I'm a fisherman and these guys are an embarrassment.
October 8th, 2009 at 4:28 am
The shark is not considered endangered it is rated as less then vulnerable and was food for over 20 people. If you took the time to read. I am a fisherman and believe leaving the largest to breed is the best policy. According to the wikipedia this type of shark could reach 13ft and 2,000 record being almost 1800 lbs. What it does appear like is that there are many people who are against hunting and fishing who are trying to prove a point without understanding the sitituation. Before you say to much more take a look at the farms that produce the animals you eat every day and how those animals are treated.
October 8th, 2009 at 4:34 am
yeah men are pigs!!These guys are big meanies!Shut up you idiot!Oh the poor sweet little shark!Get a life loser!
October 8th, 2009 at 4:55 am
It appears to me real problem is not how quickly a person may kill a animal but how quickly people pass judgement without know what happened.
October 8th, 2009 at 12:59 am
Even if that Shark ate they`re child there is still no reason to kill it especially way out at sea!!!Total Dorks
October 8th, 2009 at 5:08 am
shark on the water
fire in the sky!!!
October 8th, 2009 at 5:24 am
More Redneck nonsense. Feed them to the sharks!
October 8th, 2009 at 5:33 am
Beautiful shark!! Awesome catch, I hope to catch one that size myself one day!!!!
October 8th, 2009 at 8:12 am
just a little fact , most if not all of the shark will be dumpted into the dumpster out back I have seen this happen many times because I to fish but only for food not for prize. Also most food pantries will not take kills such as this due to regulation and diseases.
October 8th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Mako is tasty but are we share that this was a mako?
Also where do you shop?
16.99 seems like a lot for a piece of fish.
fish is brainfood after all though
October 10th, 2009 at 7:24 am
stupid people do stupid things .not fair to the shark ! what did he do other then eat A dead fish .then these moroons have to mess with him. then tow him in to KILL HIM. bulls!@#$. what a waste of a pure sourviver. he lives for life not stupid. what a waste of GODS creation. like all animals they deserve BETTER then ass!@#$%^ like that! every animal deserves to survive. weather man thinks so or not! thats why most people are so fuc!@# stupid!
October 10th, 2009 at 8:07 am
Maybe I read a different article, but it says nothing about what they did after weighing the shark? How does anyone know that they didn't consume it? I agree there needs to be more restrictions and fines on "protected" animals, however, the Maco(as of yet) is not protected. Most of you need to find a hobby, and point your attention to real injustices like the cattle ranchers that have 1,000 head in a fenced area made for 500 head. But you probably like steaks and meatloaf? Fact is, you wouldn't be alive today if our four-fathers didn't hunt or fish.
October 10th, 2009 at 8:11 am
That's 750 pounds of mercury! Besides the fact that shark populations are down 90% (mostly because of the Chinese shark-finning industry), sharks have the highest level of mercury of any fish in the ocean. Hmmmmmmmmm….Down syndrome? Autism? 11 fingers? So we have a dead shark and more inbred humans…that's one trophy catch!!!
October 10th, 2009 at 4:23 am
don’t blame this on the southern rednecks most of the people that are in FL or from up north on vacation anyway
October 10th, 2009 at 9:02 am
mmmmm tasty!
October 10th, 2009 at 9:07 am
uhhh…. its a shark. next thing u gonna want to ban waterboarding and arresting terror suspects before they kill u. comon ppl ITS A DAMNNNN SHARK. not a mike vick pit bull
October 10th, 2009 at 9:11 am
i think that they had no right killing it. if anything, they should have found some way to track it so research could be done. i always found that how marine animals live is amazing and would loved to have watched a special about this magnificient animal. killing is not the answer!
October 10th, 2009 at 5:13 am
If these men were fishing with rod, line and hook, that is whats called fishing. If they lured the shark up to the boat and gaffed it, that is not called fishing, it is called killing. I’m with the guy that said this is not news, the only news here is that the guy’s who killed the shark are dumbasses….they should be ashamed.
October 10th, 2009 at 9:56 am
pity the shark couldn't catch the so called fishermen and reverse the whole process , drag them to the dock and hang them on a hook! I fish and eat what I catch and throw back what I won;t eat. These guys were real asses.
October 10th, 2009 at 10:01 am
What jerks! The shark was following the laws of nature the men were acting nothing but Macho! the shark should have caught them , hooked and them weighed them!
October 10th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Now i see why so many species are endangered. Soon my kids and grand kids will only know about these majestic animals from books and telivision documentaries. Those guys should be ashamed of themselves. The shark posed no threat whatsoever to them.
October 10th, 2009 at 10:16 am
i am going to do the same as soon as I can!
October 10th, 2009 at 10:22 am
so you would let this shark eat you, as a caring coexiting creature?
October 10th, 2009 at 10:34 am
not fisher men JERKS I rooted for the Shark!!
October 10th, 2009 at 10:49 am
too bad i wasnt on that boat to shove them all overboard and let the shark have his way with them..dumb a***holes
October 10th, 2009 at 11:10 am
I say tie these guys on the back of a boat and drag them out to shark waters. Thats what they deserve
October 10th, 2009 at 11:22 am
I agree with most everyone here. That is a waste of a wonderful life. A shark, especially of this size is a beautiful creature and only given a bad rap because of media. They should have video the encounter and left her there! What A Shame!
October 10th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Before issues arose concerning endagerment Mako used to be highly sought as a gamefish for two reasons. 1). because of the spectacular challenge they pose to get to the boat (they are known for their ability to breach much the way Marlin and other prized saltwater species do). 2). because their flesh is argueably the best tasting cut of fish steak you'll ever have the pleasure to consume. A shark this size could supply the fishermen and their friends/families with multiple months supply of delicious frozen steaks.
This said, the way in which the Mako was harvested is unsportsmanlike conduct.
October 10th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Sharks are the best Ocean Cleaner we have… we should Not kill them… We protect other amimal rights… Why not SHARKS?? Only a uneducated person would kill a shark.. so my comment is they need to learn about Sharks or whatever they hunt! They belong in jail for muder. because they killed for fun not food!!!
October 10th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
AS far as that goes I do and my son does! Murder is anytime u kill for fun not because u need to eat it! They killed for fun.. so murder> guess u need to go back to school.
October 10th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Just a group of idiots who have no regard for marine life. I guess they feel like tough guys!
October 10th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Kudos to the fishermen ya bunch of tree huggin queers,When these savage eating machines have our children for lunch or a beloved family member for no good reason other then to kill and consume them nobody bats an eye.Kill a shark and u tools all sit here and whine and whine.Funny but all of you who cry dont have a problem eating animal flesh everyday that is slaughtered to feed your fat behinds.Quite bein a bunch of hypocrites and go back to fillin ya pie holes with more pork,beef,chicken, and the assorted other living things that were killed for your eating pleasure so you have enough engergy to get on more blogs and freaken whine about everything else and bond.
October 10th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
They should be fined! Video tapeing the shark would have been enough they would have gotten just as much fame with the video. To see this shark dragged behind the boat so that they can weight it and get there pictures taken with it. It is discusting to think that we let these things go unpunnished. I am by no means a animal rights activist but the shark was doing its thing catch and release take your pics then..Duche bags
October 10th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Been fishing for more than 35 years on the East Coast and this one of the most senseless slaughters of a shark I have ever seen. Set this group of Morons adrift and see how well they do on their own in the middle of some shark infested waters. Karma will even things out with this group……….
October 10th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
MAKO SHARK TASTES JUST LIKE SWORDFISH AND MANY OF YOU MORONS WHO ORDER SWORDFISH ARE EATING MAKO. WHY NOT KILL AND EAT MAKO WHO WILL EAT YOU VS SWORDFISH WHO WILL NOT.
October 10th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
They should send me the shark I would eat it all up…also send me some polar bear too..and some white rino……See that sounds stupid…Now why kill a shark too weigh in. They won't eat the shark they will take their pictures and trophys and throw the rest away..stupid asses!!
October 10th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Killing the shark was ok only if it is used for food. For sport, no. Although if I were scuba diving and saw it, I might feel differently ; )
October 10th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Id love killing these punk maggots!!!!!!!!!!!! Sheridan,Wyoming
October 10th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
We are not doing this!!!!!! A handful of punk,sissy low life maggot excretment scumbgs are doing it!! Bad sissy coward s,bad suffer and die slowly Sheridan,Wyoming
October 10th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Dee. Back up!!!!!! Im an adult striaght male in Wyoming where hunting and fishing are huge. Id not lower myself to these PUKS level at any time. Fact is Id like to personally bash each of them. Please do not include me in the company of pathetic,coward Bussies who kill lower on the chain because they are scared of true conflict Sheridan,Wyoming Steve Olver Sheridan Wyoming,
October 10th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
exactly. sissy punks. Steve Olver Sheridan,Wyoming
October 10th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
sissy coward girly boy morons attempting to hide their lack of genitals steve olver Sheridan,Wyoming
October 10th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
It would look good on the wall. I wish I could have killed it.
October 10th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
I fish and hunt. I'm more concerned about the mthods used to take this fish then the size or species. Rod and reel, ok. Luring it with it's kill to the boat to gaff it, not cool. What ever happened to fair chase?
October 10th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Yes. Humans are the greatest scourge in the universe….that I know of,anyway
October 10th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Lowest life maggot sissy punks I hope one of my posts makes it passed the censors Steve Olver Sheridan,Wyoming
October 10th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
"Avid fishermen" should know that Maco shark is excellent to eat and is pretty darn expensive in your fish store. Ahi tuna (aka Big Eye tuna) was a trash fish for years and is now the big rage…Maco shark is better any day of the week.
October 10th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
all fishing is done using some sort of lure
October 10th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Jen: There isnt a man in the bunch Steve Olver Sheridan,Wyoming
October 10th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
DUMB ASSES! I wish 1 guy would have fallen ove board and the shark could have had him for dinner! HA! HA!
October 10th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
IF you were going to keep a shark keep only the small sharks and even then only a very few. This was a shark that could have bred and had many more sharks for the future keeping a large speciman like this is wasteful. Take a picture and then let it go.
October 10th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Just plain stupid. Very well agrees with what Chris Rock said and I quote "This is the only Country on God's earth that go hunting on a full stomach.
October 10th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
How many of you PETA wackos are also "pro-abortion?"
Yeah, it figures
October 10th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
I have to say that these idiots who think they did the world a favor should really do the world a favor and jump into the ocean where they found the shark and let the sharks hunt them. Who made them almighty to take the life of that animal who was just swimming in its own home and not being a threat to anyone. It should be a crime and they need to pay for it not be praised for it. It makes me sick to know that the some of the human race is that stupid. And they call this news?
October 10th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
This is typical of 'us' [ humans ], consuming and killing just for the sake of it.
Although, as individuals we are consciencious of our individual / direct actions, but as a whole, and as consumers, we are numb to 'controlling' this as a species. [ broader topic is outside this forum ]
Simply put, and as one reader responded earlier, these guys are just a bunch of red neck id10t's that simply act before they think!! Being a pseudo redneck myself, I'd like to see each of these guys gaffed and hung up on a scale!
October 10th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Why don't you follow up and post it here
October 10th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
I couldn't agree more. I too am a fisher and so is my husband. This was totally an ego/thrill kill. Killing a sea creature of that size and "age" should be prosecuted. Sad…
October 10th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
It is too bad that one or all of the men didn't fall in. This is a senceless creul act by three really stupid people.
October 10th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
What is the point of Japanese fishermen killing hundreds of thousands of sharks each year, taking only their fins and dumping the rest of the animal overboard? If you want to complain…complain about a tragedy that really DOES affect our environment, not just one isolated shark incident!
October 10th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
Mako sharks are great to eat!!!! I don't know what everyone is harping about, and they are a fairly abundant fish, I don't see the problem.
October 10th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
fuck you you sexist bitch
October 10th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Mako shark tastes excellent – better than any other shark meat. Just because the story does not say anything about eating it, rest assured, it fed a lot of people. You decide – kill a fish, kill a cow, kill a chicken – what are you eating tonight? I'd love to be eating mako.
October 10th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
The needless death of this shark just proves that beer, boats and rednecks should NOT be mixed. If only one of the guys had fallen into the water…now that would be real news.
October 10th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
These idiots should be forced to eat the entire shark and swim in shark infested water.
October 10th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
Maybe obscene morons like this need to be pitched in the ocean with a shark like this as punishment for wasting such a magnificent animal.
October 10th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
PETA= People Eat Tasty Animals
October 10th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
you guys are whiny liberal morons. it was already dead learn to read an entire paragraph before making your greenpeace crybaby statements. . . For your lack of intelligence maybe you should go feed your self to those hungry sharks.
October 10th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Turn the engine on and leave, by the video it didnt seem like they were intending on going anywhere. And it also said which is contradictive that, they lured the shark with the swordfish. Obviously they were not doing it for self defense purposes.
October 10th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
cant eat it alive as much as some of you peta fools think!! "that would be unethiclal" . Mako is good on the grill and good for you.
October 10th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
That is just a huge shame.
October 10th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
WHY?? Why would you kill it? Just because you can?? That's a piss poor excuse to kill something! What was wrong with just taking it's picture to prove to every one how big it was I mean Damn you had witnesses!! It wasn't like he turned into to Jaws or something. Nope it was doing what we do when we get hungry "GO FIND SOMETHING TO EAT" except that shark lost it's life for it. How would we all feel if that was a chance we took just by going to the fridge or cabinet to get a meal?? That's just sorry plain and simple…
October 10th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Absolutely DUMB as a DOOR KNOB…..oh stupid is is does…..where are the fish and game when clowns like this can pluck a nature wonder out of the sea that was no threat to them..are wee allowed to say ASSHOLES?
October 10th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
I agree with you %100!
October 10th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
typical asses. when will people realize that they are destroying a species that keeps the oceans clean. that mako was probably 30 years old to get that big. without the sharks watch what happends to the oceans. I'd like to hang one of them from a line.
October 10th, 2009 at 8:16 pm
Mako is great eating, and I can guarantee that they're going to eat it. With that aside, the number of comments I've seen on here that resemble the propaganda that idiots like PETA are spreading is staggering. So, this seems like as good a place as any to urge people to do their homework about PETA. I am an animal lover, and in no way side with PETA. Look into things deeply, and you can learn the truth. petakillsanimals.com is a great place to start.
October 10th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
What a wast of a BEAUTIFUL animal.
October 10th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Aren't there starving homeless people somewhere? Maybe the meat from this animal could be used to feed them……
October 10th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
had they have caught it on hook and line.it would have been sporting,it should have been released.
October 10th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
F it. I'll bet it tasted great
October 10th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
ok if they didn't kill it, then it would have probably killed someone else eventually
October 10th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
All I have to say is…..K-A-R-M-A
October 10th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
Mako is a good eating fish and it was attacking their boat 18 miles offshore.
October 10th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
Mako is a good eating fish and it was attacking their boat 18 miles offshore.
October 10th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Catch and release folks. Take a picture. Let it go to live another day. Absolutely no reason to
kill it and it's because of this type of "unlimited bounty of the seas" mentality that such creatures become endangered. Too many sharks (of all types) are way over-fished or, caught in nets.
October 10th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
THIS IS WRONG! WHAT WERE THEY THINKING! HOW STUPID CAN PEOPLE BE? WHY?!
October 11th, 2009 at 1:16 am
what if it ate you, dumbass! It showed it's aggression by attacking the boat!
October 11th, 2009 at 1:48 am
Wow, it must have taken years for the shark to get to that size and it's all over in a few minutes. I'm sure the fishermen just did not think this through, I am a fisherman myself but I would never harm such a wonderful creature. I only fish for what I will eat. This may sound cruel to some, but when you consider what these guys did for fun…..I'm not that bad anymore.
October 11th, 2009 at 1:49 am
What the HELL is wrong with people? That's like killing an old, overweight dog just for shits and giggles. GET A FREAKIN' LIFE.
October 11th, 2009 at 2:45 am
these amateur fishermen can go burn in hell
these animals are endangered !!!
killing sharks is illegal in most places!
they just killed it to weigh the damn thing
what senseless selfish idiots !
sharks are my favourite animal
and seeing this almost made me cry
like come on it was just doing its daily thing, eating other fish and swimming…why mess with it just to boost your ego
a shark like this should be treasured and left in its habitat, its not everyday you see a 750 pound mako shark swimming around. this is one of those things …act before you think situation.
they could have just video taped it
these fishermen should be charged with something of some sort. !!!!!!!!!
they can die.
October 11th, 2009 at 3:20 am
Absolutely ridiculous! Too much testosterone!
October 11th, 2009 at 3:26 am
Sportsmen? They are not sportsmen, they are killers!!! I wish they fell in and the shark ate them just for being in his domain. They should be ashamed of themselves for killing such a beautiful creature. This animal was doing exactly what it was designed to do. Im so mad I could just spit!!!! I hope they are proud of themselves. Someone needs to speak out for them, and other animals as well. GRRRRRRRRR
October 11th, 2009 at 3:34 am
Well I dont even think they should have fishing for swordfish either. Its just a shame to see such a wonderful creature die because these guys wanted to see what it weighed. Oh yeah!! We will be keepin an eye out for you fishin too buddy. Its one thing to fish for food , its another to fish to kill because you can. May Gdo forgive all those who kill for NOTHING BUT A GOOD TIME.
October 11th, 2009 at 3:37 am
Well let pray they did. But that dont excuse their motive. To KILL.
October 11th, 2009 at 3:43 am
Dude, Your ignorant!!! You dont belong on the face of Gods green earth thinking like that. It's people like you that makes me sick to my stomach.
October 11th, 2009 at 4:03 am
Why is it ok for the shark to hunt and kill the swordfish it was eating, but not ok for people to hunt it? Do you think the shark killed the swordfish it was eating in a gentile manor? This was a 750 pound Mako, people pay around $15/lb for this in restaurants. I don’t think it will go to waste.
October 11th, 2009 at 4:15 am
maybe its cause i'm tired as hell from driving 40 hrours in the past days or havent read the full artcicle, but where does it say they KILLED the shark? all i see is they towed it and weighed it. unless it was in the video, which my 14 yr old computer isnt letting me watch. long live windows 95/98! an that male ego comment is uncalled for, i know many women who are just as bad if not worse
October 11th, 2009 at 4:28 am
You seem to have a warp sense of values; you would prefer the shark eat these men instead of the shark becoming a meal. Why is it ok for the shark to hunt and kill the swordfish it was eating, but not ok for people to hunt it? This was a 750 pound Mako, people pay around $15/lb for this in restaurants. I don’t think it will go to waste.
October 11th, 2009 at 4:33 am
I read this to say that the shark was already dead! That's what the article says! They were trying to bring in, and eventually towed, a dead shark!!! I mean, did you people read this article! I never mentions them killing the Maco!
October 11th, 2009 at 5:15 am
I love how women and girly men both cry about how horrible it is to kill animals, and yet they are eating the meat, wearing the leather and all the other spoils that come with the death of the animal. What a bunch of hypocrites! Nothing wrong with killing the shark, I doubt that anyone wasted the meat from that Mako, people at the marina know how much that meat is worth. Stop whining or get rid of all your animal products in your home. By the way, it states the shark was 18 miles from shore, do any of you morons realize how fast that friggin shark could swim back to the shoreline.
October 11th, 2009 at 5:15 am
I agree with this post, if you do not have federal permits then you must use the meat and consume not sell it… or pay 100 fine for every pound killed and wasted. 700lb fish = 70,000 dollars for their combined ignorance
October 11th, 2009 at 5:15 am
Makes me sick to my stomic. I hope no one looks at them as heroes. This was so wrong.
October 11th, 2009 at 5:21 am
lets ask these block heads just what they did do with it after it was landed, other than take lots of pictures and drink lots of warm beer…………
Bet they are stumped by the idea people are upset with them, gleen the population, they can go just like the poor shark, dress the 3 of them out and tow behind the boat, they also probably weighted about 750lbs, was that a waste or was that a necessary step to level the field in the wild?
Help save the planet, neuter a dumbass
October 11th, 2009 at 5:28 am
Sharks are not endangered. They have hurt to many innocent people. In fact we have too many of them. It might have been foolish to bring it in for weight it but it could have been for another reason if you were not their.
October 11th, 2009 at 6:15 am
People like to kill shiet. Cain killed Abel. What do you expect? Wromg but that is Humanity from like day 5.
October 11th, 2009 at 6:19 am
Makes me sick! The news reported "don't feel sorry for the shark, the meat was divided between 20 friend" once again it just makes me sick.
October 11th, 2009 at 6:57 am
The best part about this entire unfortunate event is, that shark probably didn't "really" weigh that much on it's own. Swordfish are quit large, upwards of 1,400lbs + So in reality, they caught a "fat" shark that had a full belly! I recently moved to Florida and I hate it! I will be moving very shortly due to the fact that this state is so bass ackwards it's unreal. These 3 guys are the majority in this state. I'm actually surprised they didn't stick dynamite in it, laugh about the explosion and then whip out their wallets and share pics of their own sisters naked to each other. Ya no wat I meen! Again, this is from a state that said, "Arts what, Orlando doesn't need no performing arts center thing. What we gonna need that for?"
October 11th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
If I had the chance I'd do the same thing to those so-called "fishermen". LOVE to see them hanging from a rope!
October 11th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
You fools are worried about 1 mako shark and the asian fishermen are killing over 70 million sharks a year for shark fin soup, the cut the fins off and throw the rest of the shark back in the ocean to just sink and die. Now that is a real problem, why dont you worry about that.
October 12th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
HEY MORON, YOU NEED TO READ THE ARTICLE CLOSER LIKE THE REST OF THE MORONS THAT SKIP OVER WORDS. THE SWORDFISH WAS DEAD NOT THE SHARK. KNOW YOUR FACTS JACKASS!
November 14th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
a- holes!!!! leave the shark alone, it was eating a dead fish so they killed it. a-holes like that should be killed while they eat.