Catch and release. Outstanding work gentlemen. Their message of conservation and responsibility is crucial. Like the young man said, I really hope this opens up a dialogue, and inspires others to enjoy and respect the environment.
If they caught it in a net instead of putting a gash in it's face from a hook, then I would agree. Why are catch and release folks so in denial about the fact that they wound the animal? It could get an infection and die.
I don't think I've ever seen blood on my catch and releases.. They used wire to hold it and pull it in. Those gashes are deep. This was fare from a clean catch and release.
@@MsMyhouse If that was the case there would be countless sharks floating along coastlines dead from so called 'gashes in their faces'. The fact there aren't says that catch and release works with minimal distress to the animal. In fact I'd wager the shark is more likely to die from the increase in stress hormones than from a point of a hook. I imagine you have never been fishing in your life as most fishing equipment nowadays is designed with the welfare of the fish, and it's safe release in mind. From small coarse fishing tackle, right up to big game fishing tackle. The tackle might look fearsome and large here, but that's because its scaled up to safely land the fish it's designed for. If the fish was to break the line and be stuck with a hook in it's mouth or worse towing tackle around, that could be even worse, so it's important that people fish with the appropriate balanced tackle for the species they are aiming for. I have even seen first aid kits for fish and hook penetration points sold in fishing shops, containing anti bacterial wipes and lotions. Without the fish, the catch and release fishing industry doesn't exist. There is a huge incentive to protect and look after the livelihood of the stock.
It is mandatory in all countries of their protection. Japan and China are the main two countries today with no respect for any species of sharks regardless what the laws are for.
If they were truly compassionate, why [hunt] it in the first place? *Nothing about this is amazing* but just disgraceful and cruel. If they were hunting to survive to feed their family, great but to hunt for "sport"! Imagine an alien race hunts you and after almost decapitation of your head, they release you and their alien friends say the same thing on social media on their planet. *_"What wonderful aliens! So compassionate towards these ugly bags of water."_* 💦
@@mr.pizzamarlon well the shark wasnt hurt and certainly not nearly decapitated. what are you even talking about? i mean if it makes you feel better you can keep complaining but its not gonna stop fisherman from doing what we love to do
@@mr.pizzamarlon You have absolutely no clue about the catch and release fishing industry. None. You're just spouting nonsense. Educate yourself properly from both sides before jumping in with absolute rubbish. You might actually gain some respect.
@@Jj1984. These guys are very respectful of the sharks they catch. They use circle hooks to avoid hook swallowing, don’t take the sharks out of the water, and walk them around the shallows until they’re recovered and ready to swim off. It’s also very illegal to target great white sharks specifically or to remove them from the water if caught by accident.
The first thing I seen was a shark hanging dead, and then to find out they had released it was awesome! Pretty amazing to catch a White Shark in Alabama!!
@Deanna Wheeler "Anything" is right. And some animals (especially dogs and cats) are misused before they're eaten, all for primitive virility myths. Most people don't understand how eastern "medicine" requires all kinds of hideous treatment of animals.
@@bluemarlin8138 It's a bit of a race between resource depletion, and pollution. China last year built two new coal fired plants a week, with permits for 270, over the next two years.
Well it’s illegal to kill them and they damaged the shark which could still cause death so no respect from me. Just leave them alone period then you get respect
@@ASurfgirl I agree, that's why I no long keep fish as pets or fish for them unless I have no other option for food. But, I'll give some respect (for differing views) for not killing it for no good reason.
@@1PITIFULDUDE well if they had killed it they wouldn’t of posted it cause they know it’s illegal and protected species they were definitely fishing for sharks with that line and hook. And you have my respect for choosing to care over not. Them no, we only seeing a tad bit we don’t see the shark released the animal is hurt from the line Great white are Obligate ram ventilators so they need to keep moving to breath how long they have it up on the beach to take photos and videos? That’s what I think about chances are it may of died on release
@@ASurfgirl White sharks evolved to survive much worse injuries than that. Read up on what they do to each other during mating. A little cut from a fishing line is nothing by comparison. These guys are always very respectful of the sharks they catch, and every shark I have seen them catch swam away quite well. If they didn’t, then we’d be seeing a bunch of dead sharks washing up along the beach, and we don’t. It’s illegal to target great whites, and it’s incredibly rare to catch one in the Gulf of Mexico. They were careful to leave it in the water and get it released quickly. They didn’t do anything wrong.
@@bluemarlin8138 I know exactly how sharks mate thank you but that IS still in the water. Sharks like great whites need constant movement over their gills to breath if they want to be RESPECTFUL then how bout not doing this at all? You don’t use hooks and gear like that to get dinner they were trying for a shark and a big one. You would not necessarily see sharks that were killed from irresponsible fishing practices “wash up” sharks sink it’s rare they wash up it happens with living this sometimes in the conditions on their deaths and tides and winds us the type of animal they are are just right mostly animals sink and are eaten by other marine life and since their bones besides their teeth are cartilage it rare they’ll be anything remaining at all
Damn White Pointer in Bama waters…..Thats gotta be rare. I thought they preferred colder waters. Props to the anglers and great news on the conservation and keeping our oceans clean.🤙🏻
There are more Great whites in the GOM than many people realize, especially in the winter and spring. Good job by these guys for getting a good release.
Ppl saying “glad they released it” THEY HAVE TO! You can’t legally KEEP white sharks bc they’re protected. 😂Quit commending ppl for what they are SUPPOSED to do.
Sharks are barely surviving being finned and just killed but yea let's open fishing season up for them. At least these people released it. Conservation/protection needs to be pushed worldwide for sharks and lots of other things. The ocean won't continue to withstand the pressure humans put on it. The earth is like our refrigerator, you cant over use it, mess it up and expect it to be fine to handle more demand.
There are plent of sharks in the inland waters. Great White numbers in CA have exploded and no one mentioned a word about opening up fishing season to them. In addition, there are plenty of regulations on shark fishing. Most sharks are not good eating and are releases with the exception of Makos and Threshers.
They cut it's dorsal fin up real good. Nice job releasing it but it might die. We have to leave things where they belong instead of trying to conquer everything for sport.
Keep one thing in mind people. That wasnt the only one around that night. That shark was looking for a meal on wheels. Be mindful before night swimming always.
The GW is approximately 11 ft long using a massive hook to reel it in how did they remove that large hook out of its mouth. I'm from the Pacific Island of Guam, and when we catch a tiger shark instead of what we actually wanted we just cut the line and the hook is left in its mouth. Try putting your hand in a live shark to remove the hook.😮😮
Times have changed ..people don't indiscriminately kill things as much as they used to. I'm from South Carolina and 30 years ago you would have never seen a white shark but you see them on occasion now
Great white are roaming further north now same has been happening off the coast of the UK, past 4-5 800lb+ tuna have been caught and seen aswell as in the English Channel. The large predators must be following the smaller fish further north and closer to land aswell.
due...im glad they released it also....but can we all not pretend like being jacked by a hook that size is ever a good thing lol That sharks gotta feel horrible after that.
So as far as the great white pictured in the thumb nail, you have no information? There was no great white "found" in Orange Beach? What exactly is this news story about? It doesn't seem to have anything to do with your click bait title.
So glad to hear they don’t fish while people are in the water. Wish other fishermen would have the same manners. It’s so annoying spending so much for a beach vacay only to have someone fishing and attracting sharks when you’re trying to swim.
In fairness, the sharks are already there, if they weren’t, no one would bother fishing for them. It would be like me fishing for Groupers knowing that we don’t have groupers in our waters 🍻
Catch and release. Outstanding work gentlemen. Their message of conservation and responsibility is crucial. Like the young man said, I really hope this opens up a dialogue, and inspires others to enjoy and respect the environment.
If they caught it in a net instead of putting a gash in it's face from a hook, then I would agree. Why are catch and release folks so in denial about the fact that they wound the animal? It could get an infection and die.
I don't think I've ever seen blood on my catch and releases..
They used wire to hold it and pull it in.
Those gashes are deep.
This was fare from a clean catch and release.
@@MsMyhouse If that was the case there would be countless sharks floating along coastlines dead from so called 'gashes in their faces'. The fact there aren't says that catch and release works with minimal distress to the animal. In fact I'd wager the shark is more likely to die from the increase in stress hormones than from a point of a hook. I imagine you have never been fishing in your life as most fishing equipment nowadays is designed with the welfare of the fish, and it's safe release in mind. From small coarse fishing tackle, right up to big game fishing tackle. The tackle might look fearsome and large here, but that's because its scaled up to safely land the fish it's designed for. If the fish was to break the line and be stuck with a hook in it's mouth or worse towing tackle around, that could be even worse, so it's important that people fish with the appropriate balanced tackle for the species they are aiming for. I have even seen first aid kits for fish and hook penetration points sold in fishing shops, containing anti bacterial wipes and lotions. Without the fish, the catch and release fishing industry doesn't exist. There is a huge incentive to protect and look after the livelihood of the stock.
@@johnread7404 Thank you for educating me instead of just of heckling me. :) I see your point. I still think it hurts the fish though.
Props to them for taking care to release that beautiful creation unharmed.
It’s illegal to kill great whites.
Damn straight, I was impressed and that’s hard to do also!
He has a huge hook hole in his mouth what u mean unharmed
it was not unharmed it had a HUGE gash from the line
Unharmed is that what your opinion would be if that hook was in your face
SO glad they released it! Such an amazing animal & experience! 💙🦈
If it wasn’t they’d get in lots of trouble, it’s illegal to kill great whites.
They’re federally protected so there’s no choice whether to release or not .
In my country if you even think you have a Great White on your line, you have to cut the line. Huge fines.
It is mandatory in all countries of their protection. Japan and China are the main two countries today with no respect for any species of sharks regardless what the laws are for.
@@cjb5003 Thats just it, they had no idea or should they have.
I'm so glad it was released! ❤🦈
Thank you gentlemen for being compassionate! Just cause I don’t want to meet one doesn’t mean I don’t love them!
If they were truly compassionate, why [hunt] it in the first place? *Nothing about this is amazing* but just disgraceful and cruel. If they were hunting to survive to feed their family, great but to hunt for "sport"! Imagine an alien race hunts you and after almost decapitation of your head, they release you and their alien friends say the same thing on social media on their planet. *_"What wonderful aliens! So compassionate towards these ugly bags of water."_* 💦
@@mr.pizzamarlon well the shark wasnt hurt and certainly not nearly decapitated. what are you even talking about? i mean if it makes you feel better you can keep complaining but its not gonna stop fisherman from doing what we love to do
@@mr.pizzamarlon You have absolutely no clue about the catch and release fishing industry. None. You're just spouting nonsense. Educate yourself properly from both sides before jumping in with absolute rubbish. You might actually gain some respect.
Thanks guys for saving the white fish that is awesome to see one there are such a beautiful and special fish man.
We get it...fish.
Congrats on the big catch!! Thanks for releasing it back to its home. ♥️ 🦈
This is the definition of sportsmanship 😊
0:51 👀That shark got a big cut next to its fin..
from the fishing-line though😬 ..ouch.
Oh I’m so happy this beautiful animal was unharmed… whew. I was so worried when I saw this story! Thank you guys!
Me too. I saw the picture and came straight to the comment section to unleash some fury. Then read the comments 😂
was not unharmed, it has a huge gash from the line that cut through the top of its back
It does not mean it was harmed by these anglers though.
@@Jj1984. These guys are very respectful of the sharks they catch. They use circle hooks to avoid hook swallowing, don’t take the sharks out of the water, and walk them around the shallows until they’re recovered and ready to swim off. It’s also very illegal to target great white sharks specifically or to remove them from the water if caught by accident.
@@bluemarlin8138 that’s great to hear ❤️
The first thing I seen was a shark hanging dead, and then to find out they had released it was awesome! Pretty amazing to catch a White Shark in Alabama!!
Grew up in Pensacola and have swam and fished at Orange Beach many times. But I will NOT go in the water past my knees when it's dark.
Dang as a fellow fishing RUclipsr Just watched your video last night and now I see your on the news! Awesome jobs guys!!!!! Keep up the awesome work!
I’m so glad, to see it released. We were just visiting Bangkok. The Chinese restaurants were all selling shark fin soup. It was an eye opener.
SE Asia is highly detrimental to sharks (and everything else).
So sad, they will kill and eat anything with a heartbeat.
@Deanna Wheeler
"Anything" is right. And some animals (especially dogs and cats) are misused before they're eaten, all for primitive virility myths. Most people don't understand how eastern "medicine" requires all kinds of hideous treatment of animals.
The Asian (especially Chinese) seafood industry is responsible for most of the rapid depletion of fish stocks we see today.
@@bluemarlin8138 It's a bit of a race between resource depletion, and pollution. China last year built two new coal fired plants a week, with permits for 270, over the next two years.
So glad they knew to release it. They did a great job and cared a lot.
Respect for releasing that gorgeous creature.
Well it’s illegal to kill them and they damaged the shark which could still cause death so no respect from me. Just leave them alone period then you get respect
@@ASurfgirl I agree, that's why I no long keep fish as pets or fish for them unless I have no other option for food. But, I'll give some respect (for differing views) for not killing it for no good reason.
@@1PITIFULDUDE well if they had killed it they wouldn’t of posted it cause they know it’s illegal and protected species they were definitely fishing for sharks with that line and hook. And you have my respect for choosing to care over not. Them no, we only seeing a tad bit we don’t see the shark released the animal is hurt from the line Great white are Obligate ram ventilators so they need to keep moving to breath how long they have it up on the beach to take photos and videos? That’s what I think about chances are it may of died on release
@@ASurfgirl White sharks evolved to survive much worse injuries than that. Read up on what they do to each other during mating. A little cut from a fishing line is nothing by comparison. These guys are always very respectful of the sharks they catch, and every shark I have seen them catch swam away quite well. If they didn’t, then we’d be seeing a bunch of dead sharks washing up along the beach, and we don’t. It’s illegal to target great whites, and it’s incredibly rare to catch one in the Gulf of Mexico. They were careful to leave it in the water and get it released quickly. They didn’t do anything wrong.
@@bluemarlin8138 I know exactly how sharks mate thank you but that IS still in the water. Sharks like great whites need constant movement over their gills to breath if they want to be RESPECTFUL then how bout not doing this at all? You don’t use hooks and gear like that to get dinner they were trying for a shark and a big one. You would not necessarily see sharks that were killed from irresponsible fishing practices “wash up” sharks sink it’s rare they wash up it happens with living this sometimes in the conditions on their deaths and tides and winds us the type of animal they are are just right mostly animals sink and are eaten by other marine life and since their bones besides their teeth are cartilage it rare they’ll be anything remaining at all
With that size of tackle and shark you would think it would pull them in. Wow
Thank you for releasing it!
Omg not a shark in the ocean???? Who would have thought??
Sheriff Brody went on record by saying “You better do something about this one cause I don’t intend to go through that hell again!”
😂👌
It’s good they released it but I am not a fan of these people even catching them let them be seriously.
That's why I never swim in the ocean at night.
It's not like they disappear during the day time lol
@@shroomspls you don't want to be caught out during feeding time, which is at night
You couldn’t pay me enough to swim in the ocean!!!
@@marklevy8443 To think I've seen small great whites "about 8ft" swallowed whole by groupers. Bigger things than sharks can eat you....
@@FlyAgaric525 Youre right
Awesome story
BIG PROPS on getting it back to its environment with minimal invasion.
What a catch!!!
When they released it, do they remove the hook?
Yes
Damn White Pointer in Bama waters…..Thats gotta be rare. I thought they preferred colder waters. Props to the anglers and great news on the conservation and keeping our oceans clean.🤙🏻
cojimar cuba had a real big one there is a picture on the internet fyi .
There are more Great whites in the GOM than many people realize, especially in the winter and spring. Good job by these guys for getting a good release.
Ppl saying “glad they released it” THEY HAVE TO! You can’t legally KEEP white sharks bc they’re protected. 😂Quit commending ppl for what they are SUPPOSED to do.
I'm glad they did release it tho
That was one hell of a great interview!!! Very nice 😀
Ok I'm happy to hear they released it, I love sharks and can't wait to go swim with one again
Yeah pretty happy that it was released , great whites are protected here in Australia ☀️
Sharks are barely surviving being finned and just killed but yea let's open fishing season up for them. At least these people released it. Conservation/protection needs to be pushed worldwide for sharks and lots of other things. The ocean won't continue to withstand the pressure humans put on it. The earth is like our refrigerator, you cant over use it, mess it up and expect it to be fine to handle more demand.
There are plent of sharks in the inland waters. Great White numbers in CA have exploded and no one mentioned a word about opening up fishing season to them. In addition, there are plenty of regulations on shark fishing. Most sharks are not good eating and are releases with the exception of Makos and Threshers.
Recreational fishing on the beach is harmless… it’s the giant Chinese commercial fishing companies that you’re worried about.
Most shark fishos release shark.
@@rojofish504 not it if your apprehended by a pre offended Karen or Darren with a phone.
These guys catch and release. Dont lump them into the bad category without knowing them.
Great white saved ! Helped back to the sea ! Hero ! GV ! 🌊🦈 🌊 👍🏻
How was he saved he was (caught) and released
@ITZ205 fisherman catch & release ! Saved shark from being fin soup ! 🌊🌊🦈 🌊🌊
@@roytallow6784 ya but if he was never caught then he would still be in the ocean where he was released to…right? lol idk maybe im missing something
Protect our waters. Protect our wild life. Protect our lions of the water. Protect the sharks
Are lions the sharks of the land? 😂
@@starman2089
@@starman2089 naw because u don't see ppl huggin great whites in the water 🤖
F them sharks lol. we need more ppl to harvest them
So happy they released it back to nature! What a cool memory to brag about for life.
I mean what would they do with it put it in a fish tank they can’t even be kept as no aquarium has ever kept one alive
They cut it's dorsal fin up real good. Nice job releasing it but it might die. We have to leave things where they belong instead of trying to conquer everything for sport.
Everyone who is so relieved they “let it go” apparently don’t know it’s illegal to keep a white shark or even take them out of the water.
@Brian Haskins The film showed them keeping it in the water to be tagged. I didn't see anyone take it home. They " let it go"!!
@@waynewilliams8554 never questioned whether they did or didn’t release it. Of course they did.
I’m glad they released it back into ocean
Keep one thing in mind people. That wasnt the only one around that night. That shark was looking for a meal on wheels. Be mindful before night swimming always.
That sharks at the bar telling all his buddies he walked on land for a few minutes the other day.
Great job fellas! Awesome catch awesome release!
True SPORTSMAN right there! AWESOME
They will find more. Due to the mess going on on the eastern coast of Florida, they are moving further into the gulf.
Glad they released it, but why even try to catch one to begin with.....? Just leave them alone
I wonder how you get the hook out so that you can release. Its a freaking shark…
Very carefully
So they found a great white in the ocean? Wow who would of thought
Legit! Collaboration and respect between fishermen and conservationists. That’s the way forward. That fisherman had a revelatory moment 🦈 🌊 🙏
I'm so glad the shark wasn't killed and was released. We need those sharks for a healthy ocean. Great catch though!
I'm sure all the beach goers are happy to know there's white sharks there now are too lmao
Damon you litteraly have to find another location man. This place is just cursed.
I was about to get very upset reading the title. But. They released it and that, makes a difference.
Crybaby 😢
@@paulmcgeorge6784
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OK so they released this particular great white shark because they had to now my question is are they releasing the others?
Excellent idea for catch and tag. 😊
That’s comforting.
I'm so happy they released it for someone to lose there legs while playing in the water.
The GW is approximately 11 ft long using a massive hook to reel it in how did they remove that large hook out of its mouth. I'm from the Pacific Island of Guam, and when we catch a tiger shark instead of what we actually wanted we just cut the line and the hook is left in its mouth. Try putting your hand in a live shark to remove the hook.😮😮
Leave the Sharks allowed they're not bothering nobody
How did they get the hook out of its mouth?
Thanks for releasing it . Props to yall
They’re where you don’t expect them. Juveniles eat fish and the adults eat seals. This is a juvenile.
We have to protect these animals
Just stay out of the water they super predators and we are on the menu 😮
Amazing. Well done lads. 👍🏽
Plot twist: the shark said before swimming off “I’ll be back!”😬
Coastal Worldwide on youtube if you want to see more of these guys
Times have changed ..people don't indiscriminately kill things as much as they used to. I'm from South Carolina and 30 years ago you would have never seen a white shark but you see them on occasion now
They have a nursery just off our coast.
At least they released it
Props young man. You go Alabama.
That hook looked like it could do some damage to its mouth.
What was the purpose of catching the Shark? The shark wasn't even Tagged to be tracked to keep beach goers safe in the future.
Great white are roaming further north now same has been happening off the coast of the UK, past 4-5 800lb+ tuna have been caught and seen aswell as in the English Channel. The large predators must be following the smaller fish further north and closer to land aswell.
It's a shame it didn't bite them. Leave Sharks alone, it's there oceans not ours...
I'm glad they released it
I agree we need to protect these and all our amazing wildlife here in Florida there crucial to our planet
What is Great White Shark Diet?
Release is a must
Amazing!!!! Great jobs gents!
Respect, they threw it back in
Wow! The story for their children, grandchildren & generations. Congrats. It must have wore them out.
😂😂it's like catching a rare pokemon..😂😂😂
Glad they let the shark go 👍😍🦈
Like the sharks realize what time of the year it is for the snowbirds to be eaten reckless
CPR- catch, photograph, and release, cool
due...im glad they released it also....but can we all not pretend like being jacked by a hook that size is ever a good thing lol
That sharks gotta feel horrible after that.
Thank you for releasing it unharmed
So as far as the great white pictured in the thumb nail, you have no information? There was no great white "found" in Orange Beach? What exactly is this news story about? It doesn't seem to have anything to do with your click bait title.
😮😮😮😮 How the hell they took the hook off!!! Wildd beast
Awesome thrill.Adrenaline had to be pumping.
Speaking of...I like Hal.💕
What is the estimate of the shark's size?
1.5 - 2 meters
How about just leave them alone
Trust me, don't go in the ocean or gulf of Mexico. If you do, you risk shark attack!
Mahalo for releasing Mano 🦈
So glad to hear they don’t fish while people are in the water. Wish other fishermen would have the same manners. It’s so annoying spending so much for a beach vacay only to have someone fishing and attracting sharks when you’re trying to swim.
Yeah same here in Maui
Great catch and release
WOW!!... insanely cool.
I'm in Central England though :(
Great whites from the shore and you swim there. Good luck
Legendary
Glad to see they released the shark..
Thankful it was released.
Well why I stay tf from the beach
Absolutely release them. They are in their own environment and should be there.
I have seen some BIG SHARKS off the gulf state pier. I assumed they were tiger but now I'm thinking otherwise.
Attracting sharks to beaches is real smart.
Exactly
You idiots know that’s the sharks home right?? You are the trespassers
Fisherman in Alabama have a right to fish the beach and people must get out of their way. It’s illegal to harass a fisherman in Alabama.
In fairness, the sharks are already there, if they weren’t, no one would bother fishing for them.
It would be like me fishing for Groupers knowing that we don’t have groupers in our waters 🍻
@@bme6949 Thank you!!!