It seems like every small beachside town on Florida's west coast has a story to tell about a huge hammerhead shark that scares the wits out of the locals and tourist alike.Well the small seaside resort city of Anna Maria island is no different.In this 1973 picture we found at the Rod and Reel pier the hammerhead is said to be 17 feet long and 1372 lbs.The shark was caught on a rope and chain.I myself can't see that the shark is that long although it is very hefty,,,,,,i'd say maybe close to 14-15 foot long,,,,it's only my personal estimate.You draw your own conclusions.
Notice the girth of this beast and also the hook and chain in the man's hands.
SOUTH FLORIDA SHARK CLUB -President SFSC-Founding Member est 1983 SFSC-Website Administrator BIG HAMMER SHARK TOURNAMENT -Founder Rene Memorial Sharkathon -Founder NMFS Shark Tagger
i know there is no sport in the whole hook an chain deal but i still think its pretty cool if you just want to kill a monster fish
It appears to be about 21, 8" boards long. 168"=14' tip to tip.
You're pretty clever to figure that one out madshark!
Clever Inddeed Madshark.Thanks.It might even go 14 ft plus if stretched out properly and taking into account the 1/2 inch spacing in between each baord.
SOUTH FLORIDA SHARK CLUB -President SFSC-Founding Member est 1983 SFSC-Website Administrator BIG HAMMER SHARK TOURNAMENT -Founder Rene Memorial Sharkathon -Founder NMFS Shark Tagger
that is one big fish. not real big on the method which it was caught though.
that is one big fish. not real big on the method which it was caught though.
agreed 2x