World Record Hammerhead: 1262 pounds!

[ewurm]

Check out this article, they need a bigger boat.

http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/fishing/news/story?page=f_fea_hammerhead_record

[DeLgAdO]

a ****in waste :(

[TOM A.]

dont worry, there is tons of hammerheads swimming around. that would be a tough fish to weigh on your boga grip scale.

[sandtiger]

That shark was probably 50 years old. :( Recently another record was beat, the world record lemon shark caught on a fly rod....only this one was set free rather then killed. That's the way it should be, killing that hammerhead should have been illegal.

Lemon shark article.
http://www.edmontonsun.com/News/World/2006/05/18/1585938-sun.html

http://therodandreelclub.com/arostigired/newpics/images/lemon_jpg.jpg

[sandtiger]

dont worry, there is tons of hammerheads swimming around. that would be a tough fish to weigh on your boga grip scale.

When was the last time you counted them?

No matter how many there are anyway, the killing of this shark was a waste. This shark was an amazing individual and did not deserve to die at the hands of these morons.

[DarthLungFish]

Wow, Talk about me using this information to get my girl-friend off of this "Key West, Beach Florida Get-away"! I'll be able to use the free money to get more tanks/monsters!!:naughty:

[DeLgAdO]

dont worry, there is tons of hammerheads swimming around. that would be a tough fish to weigh on your boga grip scale.

its that attitiude that drives species toward extinction

[TOM A.]

do you really think that lemon shark is staying still on command. two things wrong with that photo , one ,the guy is leaning on the shark and the shark is not moving, two that shark should be let go in deeper water , it should realize its near water and head for it like crazy. the guy is too close to the toothy part if its still alive... CHOMP

[DarthLungFish]

its that attitiude that drives species toward extinction

I hate to say it, But your Right!! I live near the ocean and such media "Hip" over a shark like this, during a slow news day, doesn't help the image of protecting these animals. :iagree: :iagree:

[xxblwn408]

I agree, it is a waste to kill such an animal. If your going to catch something and kill it , you EAT IT!!!:swear:
They shouldn't have killed it just for the recognition or in this case a record.

Who ever thinks there are a ton of hammerheads or sharks in general and it is ok to kill them for no reason, IS an IDIOT.
The previous record was set May 30, 1982
If that were true, why did it take sooooooo long for someone to brake the record?

[TOM A.]

protect them from who, the fisherman that catches sharks and lets 99% go or the long liner that gets tons of shark bycatch when swordfishing and lets them go dead.

[DarthLungFish]

Tom A. and XXBLWN, I agree with both.....But It is sad to see such an animal in this state.

[xxblwn408]

protect them from who, the fisherman that catches sharks and lets 99% go or the long liner that gets tons of shark bycatch when swordfishing and lets them go dead.

SOOOO that makes it ok to just kill everything you or they catch just for the so called sport of it?

Maybe being surrounded by the ocean has me thinking a little different than most people. If people go out and catch more than they need, kill everything they catch. What good does it do for anyone?
This type of thinking is exactly what has lead to overfishing here in Hawaii. All of the main Hawaiian islands are overfished by this type of person.

[DarthLungFish]

I think Tom A. was just making a little point on how far we would go on regulating fishing concerning laws and more tax dollars to the enforcement of such protection. How Far is to Far and when milk is on the floor, how do we prevent it from happening again. I hope this is the point Tom was kinda trying to make......Am I wrong, Tom...

[TOM A.]

I think fisherman care and protect sharks better than most people. I know I do....

[DarthLungFish]

I think some fishermen try to do good, but if you watch the news cast of the guys that caught this shark, I hate to say it, but they sounded totally Red-Neck and Dumb. They had the shark on their yard for 3 days before they allowed the local Bio. Science people take a look at it, only then did it make the news. Sad.....

[sandtiger]

do you really think that lemon shark is staying still on command. two things wrong with that photo , one ,the guy is leaning on the shark and the shark is not moving, two that shark should be let go in deeper water , it should realize its near water and head for it like crazy. the guy is too close to the toothy part if its still alive... CHOMP

Yeah, alright...so the article, guy who caught it and the people with him are all lieing. :screwy:

[TOM A.]

what do you think of the lemon shark photo

[USMCtanker]

wow thats a biggen

[sandtiger]

I think fisherman care and protect sharks better than most people. I know I do....

I would like to think you are right but I don't agree. Some care, but for all those that care there are just as many who don't. Ever watch the Monster Shark Tournament? Its a full scale slaughter on the largest individuals of the species. Add that to the commercial fishing and the natural vulnarablity of sharks and your asking for trouble. Endangered or not (and some species are) they still need more protection.

[DarthLungFish]

I really don't know what to think of the Lemon Shark photo! At first glance, I thought it was a bull shark! The shark looks fresh and the eyes have a little glass cloud over them, which begins in the first 15 hours of death. Tom, You have me on this issue.....

[sandtiger]

what do you think of the lemon shark photo

:swear: Crap...I posted the wrong photo, same guy but different fish. Here is the record that was let go. I don't know about that last one, might be dead or alive. I know this one is alive.
http://www.igfa.org/newsreleases/images/marty_apr_2006.jpg

http://www.igfa.org/News.asp?qs=169

A little background on Arostegui; last year the retired Miami-area physician received a lifetime achievement award from the IGFA for over 100 world record catches through 2004 and this past March took home a grand slam of honors at the IGFA World Record Achievement Awards ceremony for the most world records in 2005 in saltwater, freshwater and on fly.

[DarthLungFish]

I think the guy caught it, got a photograph with it and let it go.


I don't think so, They eyes are not dark brown and a shark that big I'm sure would not stand still for a "Flick" moment.

[xxblwn408]

I think the guy caught it, got a photograph with it and let it go.

Even though I would like to belive that they let it go. It is very hard for me to belive that.
I dont think that you would be able to qualify for a International Game Fish Association record without the fish as proof.
Do you think a official from the IGFA was there on the dock with them.:ROFL:

[sandtiger]

Yeah, read my above post. I posted the wrong photo. I do however think it's possable that a shark would stay still like that, especially after an hour of fighting the fisherman and then being hauled out of the water where it couldn't breath...must have been pretty exhausted.

[DarthLungFish]

LoL, Unless he was the Official!! :ROFL:

[sandtiger]

Read the article yourself, right off the IGFA web site.

New IGFA world record; 385 lb shark on 16 lb tippet is now heaviest fish caught on fly
By Pete Johnson, Johnson Communications – IGFA PR counsel
DANIA BEACH , Fla. , U.S.A. -- (May 17, 2006) -- The catch-and-release of a 385 lb lemon shark on fly has officially been approved as a world record by the International Game Fish Association IGFA). It also becomes the heaviest documented fish caught on fly tippet.

IGFA world records coordinator Rebecca Reynolds made the official announcement that Dr. Martin Arostegui , Coral Gables , Florida , U.S.A. had caught the heaviest fish ever documented on fly beating out a nearly 40 year old record.

A little background on Arostegui; last year the retired Miami-area physician received a lifetime achievement award from the IGFA for over 100 world record catches through 2004 and this past March took home a grand slam of honors at the IGFA World Record Achievement Awards ceremony for the most world records in 2005 in saltwater, freshwater and on fly.

Guided by Capt. Ralph Delph, Key West , Fla. , and fishing near the Marquesas Keys west of Key West, Florida, Arostegui used the scent line of a filleted barracuda to entice sharks onto the flats. Instead of a tiger, a lemon shark smelled the scent so Arostegui switched to another fly rod with 12 lb tippet and a bright orange seven-inch long feathered fly streamer in an attempt to break another record he held. Like the tiger shark the lemon shark is a member of the whaler shark (carcharhinidae) family and once hooked Arostegui battled the fish for over an hour.

As he muscled the fish next to the boat, Arostegui said the toothy shark attacked the hull of Delph’s 29 ft. Contender. “When it opened its mouth, I said to myself this shark could eat half of me in one bite,” joked the doctor. Next in a carefully orchestrated technique that Arostegui and Delph have used before, Delph gaffed the shark in the soft, fleshy part of its tail as Arostegui dropped the fly rod and lassoed the fish in front of the tail with a cleated rope.

After a breather they enlisted the help of another flats angler and guide fishing nearby. The four men were able to wrestle the shark, while controlling its dangerous head, through the transom door into a specially designed eight foot long, three foot deep aerated, hydraulic live well. After an hour long ride back to Key West the pair, with the help of Delph’s son Mike who is also a noted Keys guide, finished documenting the catch. For that Arostegui used a portable ScaleMaster II from International Weighing Systems along with a special canvas sling to cradle the fish.

“Since I bought the scale in the Rolex/IGFA Offshore Championship tournament auction last year in Mexico , I’ve used it for documenting six other IGFA certified records, but nothing this heavy.” Minus the weight of the ropes and cradle the lemon shark weighed 385 lbs (174.63 kg). The avid angler who has practiced catch and release on over 90% of his fish catches slid the shark into the water of a nearby basin and while resuscitating it, measured the shark for its girth (49”) and length (90”) plus took photos.

Later as he looked at the photos of himself and Mike standing in the water, before releasing the giant fish which an hour before had been biting the boat, Arostegui chuckled and said, “I don’t recommend getting this close to a lemon shark, especially in his environment.”

[xxblwn408]

:thumbsup: Ok, now its more believable. With more than 100 IFGA records under his belt this guy must have his own official with him.:clap

[fishyz]

I agree, it is a waste to kill such an animal. If your going to catch something and kill it , you EAT IT!!!:swear:
They shouldn't have killed it just for the recognition or in this case a record.

Who ever thinks there are a ton of hammerheads or sharks in general and it is ok to kill them for no reason, IS an IDIOT.
The previous record was set May 30, 1982
If that were true, why did it take sooooooo long for someone to brake the record?
Because some people keep killing allt the sharks off.:rip world reacord hammerhead:cry:

[kriztu]

Wow, Talk about me using this information to get my girl-friend off of this "Key West, Beach Florida Get-away"! I'll be able to use the free money to get more tanks/monsters!!:naughty:


LOL:D

[DarthLungFish]

I'm glad you think that's funny Kriztu, But the Fact of the Matter is This: It's REAL!! I Pry she scraps this TRIP!!!

[DarthLungFish]

LOL:ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL:

[KillerKlover]

poor shark RIP

[fishyz]

Wow, Talk about me using this information to get my girl-friend off of this "Key West, Beach Florida Get-away"! I'll be able to use the free money to get more tanks/monsters!!:naughty:
Your evil.Good luck with getting out of the trip.

[ewurm]

Did you tell her that hammerheads rarely attack people? LOL

[fishyz]

ewurm you numbnuts! He should tell her that they always attack people so he can get out of the trip.

[DarthLungFish]

For the past week, during our night-movie get together, I've been bring home DVD's like Jaws, The Deep Blue, Sphere and any other movie that shows that the beach/ocean is really bad for your health!! She hasn't caught on yet, unless the reads this thread; which I doubt she can do. I mean, read...:ROFL:

[DeLgAdO]

do you really think that lemon shark is staying still on command. two things wrong with that photo , one ,the guy is leaning on the shark and the shark is not moving, two that shark should be let go in deeper water , it should realize its near water and head for it like crazy. the guy is too close to the toothy part if its still alive... CHOMP

not nessararily

if you look closely there is no pressure on the sharks body as the guy weight is on his other foot.

the shark was probably tired. i mean looks at it!!!

a fish that big had to put out alot of energy to put up that fight!!

it was probably in a period where it was trying to regain its strength before trying to flop around again.

[DeLgAdO]

:swear: Crap...I posted the wrong photo, same guy but different fish. Here is the record that was let go. I don't know about that last one, might be dead or alive. I know this one is alive.
http://www.igfa.org/newsreleases/images/marty_apr_2006.jpg

http://www.igfa.org/News.asp?qs=169

oops just saw this post.

scratch what i said last

[ewurm]

Why are they called Lemon Sharks? Do they predate citrus fruit?

[Scottfree]

Wow, Talk about me using this information to get my girl-friend off of this "Key West, Beach Florida Get-away"! I'll be able to use the free money to get more tanks/monsters!!:naughty:


KW is overrated.....

[ewurm]

KW is overrated.....

We don't have sharks in MN. It's not that overrated...

[HarpoGarza]

I have always looked down at people who fish for shark. Why? They get an unfair advantage. When I go to the lake to catch a rainbow trout I have to use bait. The easiest bait to catch trout on is corn. Why? Because that's what they use in the hatcheries here to feed them. It puts them in a frenzy when it hits the water. But guess what? It's illegal to use it, thus giving the trout a sporting chance. Sharks on the other hand are lured by chunks of bloody meat and chum. It drives them into a frenzy, making them easier to catch. It isn't fair to the animal. I'm not a hippy shark loving freak, but fair is fair. If people are going to catch and kill these great creatures that we know so little about, they should have to do it on a more even playing field.

[ewurm]

Catching a shark is OK, because they will eat many common baits, but fishing for them is questionable, as they are depleted in number.

[scott g]

a ****in waste :(

Yes it was. A tremendous waste.:swear:

[ewurm]

Yes it was. A tremendous waste.:swear:

It's a waste, even if the fish was a record, but still cool. It would have been better had the fish lived.

[tank90]

I think it's a waste, the stingray they killed to catch it and the hammerhead as well. I think their dickheads.

[jrwagner]

Seeing that shark makes me sad.. it takes a long time as we all know to let it grow that big... and they are becomming even more rare evertime some jack ass pulls one out of the water :(

[MrRngr94]

Not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but that shark was caught around here and it's looking like it was pregnant, which contributed to it's weight

[stotty]

I am a very keen fisherman and the only fish that I have killed are salt water fish to eat. ( I hope he is hungry and has a very large Barbeque) I enjoy the sport and think that they have the right to go back and to be enjoyed by other people. Killing that fish as Mr. DeLgAdO said is a a ****in waste. i did see The shark was donated to the Mote Marine Laboratory where it will be studied by their research team. What are they going to do a CSI on it to see who and what killed it??

[armac]

No shark is going to lay still like that, he is dead.

[fishyz]

Sharks are fish and when ever you pull in a fish that's tired (like the shark) it will sit still for a moments befor tring to flop away.

[ewurm]

I agree.

[FishDude121]

I just came on to post about this very issue, it made front cover of my newspaper lol. Big time local event .. he said that it was a "public service" to all the fishermen.

[ewurm]

One shark will never affect fish populations. Over-fishing of sharks will, although I definitely don't condemn sportfishing.

[FishDude121]

Yeah I know, Floridians were never dubbed the smartest individuals. :-D

[DarthLungFish]

[quote=FishDude121;373624]I just came on to post about this very issue, it made front cover of my newspaper lol. Big time local event .. he said that it was a "public service" to all the fishermen.[/quote

What a dumb quote to say in a local newspaper. And that's why we are losing are shark populations worldwide!!

[señor_pescados_felices]

That is a very big shark.I am wanting to see that shark eat him.Also maybe it is good to not let the shark die for wanting popular,no?

[DarthLungFish]

:ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL:

[bluebeard4ever]

the lemon shark looks like its made of latex

[DarthLungFish]

Good description of the look of the lemon shark's skin!:D

[MrRngr94]

One shark will never affect fish populations. Over-fishing of sharks will, although I definitely don't condemn sportfishing.


Well this wasn't just one shark. The hammerhead was pregnant

[DarthLungFish]

Well this wasn't just one shark. The hammerhead was pregnant

I heard on the wire that it was pregnant....How sad. The marine lab that found out, had a staff member quote that "Such a lost is not only the mother, but the future of this species." Sad, that's all I have to say about that, just sad!:(

[ewurm]

Well this wasn't just one shark. The hammerhead was pregnant

I agree that the death of that shark is unfortunate. But, sportfishing isn't destroying the shark population, irresponsible commercial fishing is.

[Mattcomptonassvanhorn]

Ah shutup! any one of you people would of cut and gutted that thing faster than those guys probably did. So stop trying to act holyier than thou and shut up. If you caught a billion dollars on the end of your fishing rod would you let it go? I think not. So stuff that you cranberrie-mashing dingleberries. SERVED

[DarthLungFish]

Ah shutup! any one of you people would of cut and gutted that thing faster than those guys probably did. So stop trying to act holyier than thou and shut up. If you caught a billion dollars on the end of your fishing rod would you let it go? I think not. So stuff that you cranberrie-mashing dingleberries. SERVED


Wow, I can tell we have a "Bush" support among the MFK Community!!

:thumbsup: "Bring it On"! :thumbsup:

:j/k:

[ewurm]

Ah shutup! any one of you people would of cut and gutted that thing faster than those guys probably did. So stop trying to act holyier than thou and shut up. If you caught a billion dollars on the end of your fishing rod would you let it go? I think not. So stuff that you cranberrie-mashing dingleberries. SERVED

They didn't catch a billion dollars, they got nothing. SERVED.

[DarthLungFish]

Mission Accomplished!!!:shark:

[ewurm]

Wow, I can tell we have a "Bush" support among the MFK Community!!

:thumbsup: "Bring it On"! :thumbsup:

:j/k:

Hey, I am a staunch republican. I don't see the need to waste our natural resources, but I don't think that shark would have lived either way. I don't care if you kill a giraffe, as long as there are enough left over. LOL

[DarthLungFish]

LoL, If you can make me laugh at this time of the night, I can't argue against that! :clap

[ewurm]

LoL, If you can make me laugh at this time of the night, I can't argue against that! :clap

Hey it happens...

[Mattcomptonassvanhorn]

First of all I am all for Bush and his pro-slavery views, also why complain about are president? Your one voice is not going to change anything. I think that we have done the right thing by hunting down the taliban. In fact I think you might be a taliban, please don''t car bomb me if you are. durka durka durka muhammad gihad! So shove that you mashed-potato stuffin' pooperscoopin TALIBAN BUTT-LICKIN bluberrie! SERVED

[DarthLungFish]

I was served! :banhim:

[Mattcomptonassvanhorn]

JK (but if you are seriously please don't car bomb me!):(

[DarthLungFish]

LoL, I know, We're family here! I'm just a little kid with a real big fish fetish!:screwy:

[philliptobin]

Ah shutup! any one of you people would of cut and gutted that thing faster than those guys probably did. So stop trying to act holyier than thou and shut up. If you caught a billion dollars on the end of your fishing rod would you let it go? I think not. So stuff that you cranberrie-mashing dingleberries. SERVED

In 1914, the last passenger pigeon died putting the species extinct. The dusky seaside sparrow went extinct in 1987. There are some of us that don't think about money when it comes to wildlife and its protection. We are not tree huggers either. I am currently on my fourth year of a Bachelor's degree in Ecology where I am planning on working with endangered and invasive species. I don't say I am holier than thou, just more considerate of wildlife. A live specimen makes for better studies than a dead one, after all the anatomy is going to be the same no matter the size. What scientists really need to study is the behavior.

[DarthLungFish]

Interesting, I'm getting my degree in Marine Zoology. Some day I would like to work in the pet industry on aquaculture of marine corals and food producing fishes. Or just work in the Atlanta, GA Aqua!! :headbang2

[philliptobin]

My hobby is aquaculturing corals, it is very interesting at times. My brother is wanting me to help him get started raising Yellow Perch for the food industry. I am wanting to work for the government (not a lot of money, but plenty of work).

[DarthLungFish]

You know who's doing alot of hiring right now for Aquaculturing, Australia. I was surprised myself, but I quess they are on the front lines when it comes to conserving their natural resources. Once I done here, I'd love to move to Australia and work there!!:grinyes:

[sandtiger]

I agree that the death of that shark is unfortunate. But, sportfishing isn't destroying the shark population, irresponsible commercial fishing is.

One guy going outy and killing a shark is not hurting a population...your right. But hundreds or thousands of fishermen fishing everyday, paying charter boats, taking place in tournaments....you get the point, sportsfishing places a bigger part than you think. Animals have gone extinct from sports fishing or hunting in the past.

[DarthLungFish]

:iagree: :iagree:

[ewurm]

One guy going outy and killing a shark is not hurting a population...your right. But hundreds or thousands of fishermen fishing everyday, paying charter boats, taking place in tournaments....you get the point, sportsfishing places a bigger part than you think. Animals have gone extinct from sports fishing or hunting in the past.

I can agree with that. The problem is, you can't ban sportfishing, but sharks eat so many different things, it would be tough not to catch them. It would be like telling people not to catch bullheads on US lakes.

[DarthLungFish]

I also agree with this statement. I feel that we can have this debate for some time regarding protecting sharks and other large ocean species.

[ewurm]

I also agree with this statement. I feel that we can have this debate for some time regarding protecting sharks and other large ocean species.

Definitely.

[DarthLungFish]

:) For the People who made MFK, it's threads like this that invoke thought and decision that makes MFK alive and well in the community of fish keeping! Hats off to you MFK Admin!:headbang2 :clap

[ewurm]

:) For the People who made MFK, it's threads like this that invoke thought and decision that makes MFK alive and well in the community of fish keeping! Hats off to you MFK Admin!:headbang2 :clap

I agree. This is a dicussion forum, that's why we are here.

[DeLgAdO]

Ah shutup! any one of you people would of cut and gutted that thing faster than those guys probably did. So stop trying to act holyier than thou and shut up. If you caught a billion dollars on the end of your fishing rod would you let it go? I think not. So stuff that you cranberrie-mashing dingleberries. SERVED

i would let the shark go, and i stand firm on my position.

[sandtiger]

i would let the shark go, and i stand firm on my position.

Agreed, and there is no way in hell you could convince me otherwise. There is also no way you would get paid a billion dollers either. You don't get paid for breaking a record.

[blacklabel_1988]

one quick question... who in there right mind would put there hand that close to a sharks mouth? and how did they get it back to the dock to weaigh it?

[ewurm]

Agreed, and there is no way in hell you could convince me otherwise. There is also no way you would get paid a billion dollers either. You don't get paid for breaking a record.

Some records are worth money in endorsements, but that record was worth practically nothing. If money is your goal, there isn't any in fishing for sport for most people.

[sour_girl]

Poor Shark :(

They still didnt have to kill her.....

[rayman45]

**** that.. i cathc that its going right on my wall

[ewurm]

**** that.. i cathc that its going right on my wall

You had better get a concrete wall, a good taxidermist and a few thousand dollars.

[DeLgAdO]

**** that.. i cathc that its going right on my wall
:ROFL:

[FishHeadSoup]

makes me wanna fishing

[ewurm]

**** that.. i cathc that its going right on my wall

Rayman has walls of steel.

[conch]

One guy going outy and killing a shark is not hurting a population...your right. But hundreds or thousands of fishermen fishing everyday, paying charter boats, taking place in tournaments....you get the point, sportsfishing places a bigger part than you think. Animals have gone extinct from sports fishing or hunting in the past.

Not to mention, that the Size of the Sharks being Caught ( yhis being the exception not the rule Are much smaller then they use to be.

[dmarinko]

that's frickin' awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[WDLV]

That really makes me not want to swim in the ocean!

[sandtiger]

There are only 21 recorded attacks on people from hammerheads to date, and only two were fatel...I think your safe.

[ewurm]

There are only 21 recorded attacks on people from hammerheads to date, and only two were fatel...I think your safe.

21/6,000,000,000 = .000000035% chance of getting bit

[rook45]

NICE SHARK

[WDLV]

21/6,000,000,000 = .000000035% chance of getting bit

I was just kidding. I'm hitting the Outer Banks this weekend. I'm sure I'll be fine. Till i feel the seaweed touch my leg. :WHOA:

[ewurm]

I was just kidding. I'm hitting the Outer Banks this weekend. I'm sure I'll be fine. Till i feel the seaweed touch my leg. :WHOA:

How was your trip?

[H20Boy]

http://www.saltwatersportsman.com/saltwater/fishing/article/0,12746,1209738,00.html

THAT SUCKS!! This Shark had 55 Pups!!!:irked:

[rascalsweet]

I'm not sure that she'd survived the fight, that would of been a heck of a lot of stress. I'm of the opinion that comerical fishing is the bigest killer. I could be wrong.

There is no way I'm going to get close to a live shark like in that picture. I think there are only 2 safe sharks: dead ones and ones that stay way the heck away from me.