What fisherman doesn't dream of catching a big fish. Some arrange hunting for a large “beast” in order to claim records, others just want to show off their catch among familiar fishermen. But whatever the goal, not everyone succeeds in getting such a trophy for their collection. The larger the fish, the more difficult it is to catch it, and standard tackle is no longer enough. "Oak" fishing rod and line, capable of withstanding maximum loads, give at least some chances that the fish will not swim past, waving its tail. One of the most desirable trophies for many fishermen is catfish - the largest fish in freshwater. Those who live close to the ocean choose their prey more seriously and arrange a hunt or accidentally catch its main predators - sharks. We managed to find 10 of the largest sharks that have just come across "on the hook".
Shark Weight: Unknown
In 1945, during a planned fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico, 6 fishermen accidentally caught the most dangerous species of shark for humans - a great white shark. The length of the karcharodon was 6.4 meters. In honor of the village where they came from, the fishermen named the trophy “the monster from Kojimar”.
Shark weight: 807 kg
Walter Maxwell has written his name in history as a fisherman who was lucky enough to catch one of the largest tiger sharks. Off Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in 1964, it preyed on an 807-pound tiger shark. No one could surpass his record for 40 years.
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Shark weight: 810 kg
At the moment, the absolute reigning record for the largest tiger shark ever caught by weight belongs to Kevin James Clapson. Off the coast of Ulladullah, Australia, in March 2004, a fisherman caught a tiger shark weighing 810 kg.
Shark Weight: Unknown
In 1983, a great white shark was caught in the net of fisherman David Mackendrick near Prince Edward Island. A 6.1 meter female hit the net. The shark entered the top of the largest sharks, which were measured by specialists from the Shark Research Center of Canada.
Shark weight: 907 kg
In 2012, after another fishing trip, the Mexican fisherman returned as a local hero. His main catch, which he went to the Sea of Cortez, was a 907 kg great white shark. The shark was 6 meters long.
Shark weight: 1208 kg
One of the largest sharks caught on record by the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies was the shark caught by Alf Dean. On the coast of Australian Sidoun in 1959, a fisherman caught a 5-meter shark weighing 1208 kg.
Shark weight: 1520 kg
The laurels of fame as a shark hunter in 1992 went to Dion Gilmour. Off the coast of South Australia, he pulled a shark weighing 1520 kg from the ocean. and a length of 5.2 meters.
Shark weight: 1750 kg
Through the efforts of 10 fishermen in 2012, a great white shark weighing 1750 kg was caught in Taiwan. and 6 meters long. The inhabitant of the underwater depths turned out to be so heavy that the fishermen dragged him aboard the ship for an hour.
Shark weight: 2041 kg
To catch a great white shark in 1964, among other things, Frank Mandus took five harpoons. After 5 hours of confrontation, the shark surrendered. The weight of the production was 2041 kg.
Shark weight: 2306 kg
In 1970, the largest shark in history was caught off Phillip Island. The weight of the 6.2 meter shark was 2306 kg. Although this is considered an absolute record, many question it, because before the shark was caught, it managed to feed itself densely with a seal, the remains of which were found in its stomach.