Ever seen a giant tiger shark so big it looks like a fake? Interested; read on!
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five tiger shark facts
- Tiger sharks weigh a ton and are 18 feet long!
- These sharks are extremely aggressive, so catching one is quite a feat.
- Tiger sharks are named for the vertically flowing tiger-like stripes on their bodies.
- A tiger shark’s diet consists of just about anything. From turtles to stingrays, and even metal to trash, tiger sharks are notorious for devouring anything they can get their fins to attach to.
- Unfortunately, tiger sharks have a reputation for attacking humans, and some attacks by tiger sharks have been fatal.
Imagine you are fishing. In the beautiful deep blue waters, you cast your line and catch something surprisingly heavy. You keep pulling and pulling until, out of breath, a grand piano emerges from the water! Okay, maybe not a piano, but you caught a fish of equal weight: a giant tiger shark.
You won’t believe the size of this fearsome tiger shark!
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In this video, a group of fishermen catch a 1,000-pound tiger shark! First, the group caught a yelloweye snapper, a funny fish with big yellow eyes and pale peach scales. The clip begins with an explanation of bottom fishing off the Bahamas, including advice on deep casting techniques.
After sailing further out through some course waters, the group caught a rainbow runner and a barracuda weighing about 20 pounds. People might recognize Barracuda from another form of media.at the opening scene Finding Nemothe fish has invaded Merlin’s anemone home.
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Finally, a huge tiger shark took the fisherman’s bait. The pressure increased as the tiger shark tried to back off, but the group struggled to keep reeling him up. The shark, which the team estimated was about 14 feet long, surrendered after flailing around. Following their feat, the fishermen cut their lines with a snap! The shark was released back into the ocean to enjoy the rest of his day. For these fishermen, it can be said that the day passed happily.
How to Catch a Tiger Shark
Tiger sharks live in areas where the water temperature is warm. Therefore, checking for tiger sharks in the tropics or subtropics may be a good way to catch tiger sharks. In the video, fishermen catch their tiger sharks in the Bahamas.
While a tiger shark’s set of stripes distinguish them from other shark species, these stripes aren’t the only way to identify a tiger shark. In fact, as tiger sharks age, their stripes begin to fade. Another way to identify tiger sharks involves looking at their uniquely shaped jagged teeth.
However, the choice of bait and fishing method is not limited. Making friends is the best way to catch a tiger shark. Baits that can be used include squid, sardines and mackerel. Drift fishing is a boat that slowly drags bait through the water. Saltwater jigging occurs when the bait is moved by jerking or jumping motions to lure the fish to bite. Both methods are alternatives to chumming and have proven successful.
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