Fisherman Catches and Releases Great White Shark off Nantucket
Angler Elliot Sudal caught a great white shark while surf fishing off Nantucket Island, Massachusetts on June 7, removing the hook and releasing it back into the ocean within about 15 seconds. Sudal, an experienced fisherman who has caught and tagged hundreds of other shark species, said this was his first great white in 13 years of fishing in the area. The incident highlights both the presence of great white sharks in Massachusetts waters and the importance of proper catch-and-release protocols for protected species.
On June 7, experienced angler Elliot Sudal hooked and landed a great white shark while surf fishing on the south shore of Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. Video footage shows Sudal and his companions hauling the approximately seven to nine-foot shark onto the beach, with Sudal quickly removing the fishing hook and dragging the shark back into deeper water by its tail within about 15 seconds. Sudal, a veteran fisherman and boat captain who has caught and tagged hundreds of sandbar and dusky sharks over 13 years, emphasized that he did not intentionally target the great white and that he followed proper protocols to ensure the shark's safe release. He noted that great white sharks are a protected species and cannot be retained, and he urged other fishermen to take proper training courses before attempting shark fishing. The incident was captured on video by bystander Bryner Oliveira and subsequently shared online, drawing attention to both the presence of apex predators in the region and responsible wildlife handling practices.
How coverage differed
The New York Post emphasized the dramatic and sensational aspects of the encounter ("brave fisherman," "apex predator," "killer fish"), while The Guardian presented the event more factually with minimal editorializing. Breitbart similarly emphasized the dramatic nature but added regulatory context about protected species status and NOAA guidelines.
What different sources said
- BreitbartFar Right
WATCH — Nantucket Fisherman Catches, Releases Great White Shark with His Bare Hands: 'That's Sick!'
- The Guardian USLeft
Fisher catches and releases great white shark in Massachusetts – video
- New York PostRight
Wild video shows fisherman wrestling with great white shark on Nantucket beach
- The GuardianLeft
Video shows angler freeing great white shark after surprise catch at Nantucket
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