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12' Tiger shark caught by hand
#1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhAWTzjG5RU

Anyone know where this was?
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#2
No, but I agree with the previous comment... Sad and Stupid. I can't imagine why someone would want to catch a shark. Leave em alone they have enough stress put em them with over fishing and what not.
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#3
As long as it wasn't wasted I see no problem with it. Good fun, good catch, good food, and good companionship on a good day.

Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
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#4
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Originally posted by oink

Good fun, good catch, good food, and good companionship on a good day.

I can only imagine how the shark described it when he finally got back to his companions. Not sure how often the word "good" came up.

Well, maybe, good riddance. And in describing what happened to him the shark might have added that he's not sure if the guys who tangled him up were brothers or friends, or just good chums. Next time though, he'll find out if they were chums, ha, ha, ha, ha. (shark humor)
"I'm at that stage in life where I stay out of discussions. Even if you say 1+1=5, you're right - have fun." - Keanu Reeves
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#5
Speaking of this subject, how's the fishing around Puna's shores?

comin' your way soon!
comin' your way soon!
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#6
This happened Kona side. Story on Hawaii News Now last night.

"The shark, as a matter of fact, her name is Laverne, the shark is actually tagged and is a local resident of the area who gets fed on a regular basis by the fisherman of the Kona harbor. She's used to being in there and this kid took advantage of the situation." said Oriana Kalama, who founded the non-profit Maui-based organization Ocean Defender, which is committed to sea animal protection.

http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/23421...ontroversy

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#7
People feeding wild sharks, training them to associate food with people. Yeah, that's a good idea!

Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
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#8
Hawaiians believe that relatives that have passed on are reincarnated as Sharks. It's a high form of disrespect to catch, hurt or even exploit sharks in Hawaiian culture. Exploitation includes shark cage dive tours. It would be easy to just jump on you for this but I thought I'd share the cultural symbolism of these animals with you. Knowing this now, I hope you can see why so many Hawaiians feel outraged about this issue. I just wish someone had shared this with you sooner so you could more clearly understand "what's the big deal?".
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#9
For a feeling of what Rene is referring to, read Shark Dialogs by Kiana Davenport. Wonderful book.
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#10
Although no "expert" on Hawaiian culture, ancient or modern, I'm aware that the shark was prominent in ancient Hawaiian culture/religion, although I wonder how many of today's modern Hawaiians still believe they are reincarnated as sharks. It was my understanding that Hawaii became very much a predominantly Christian nation in the very early nineteenth century.

I see nothing wrong with the taking of a shark for legitimate purposes or the manner of the taking in the incident in question. That said, if I knew a particular shark had special meaning or attachment to someone I would not take it. If the boys knew the shark they took was such a special shark, then their actions were wrong. If I knew the taking of sharks in general would reasonably (PITA excepted) cause distress to someone I would not take it in their presence or in such manner to cause offence.

Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.
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