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Video shows angler freeing great white shark after surprise catch at Nantucket

Footage shows Elliot Sudal hauling the shark from the surf before releasing it within seconds, sparking online reaction

Video shows angler freeing great white shark after surprise catch at Nantucket

TL;DR

  • Angler Elliot Sudal caught a rare great white shark off Nantucket.
  • He filmed and shared the catch and release, aiming to educate others.
  • Sudal emphasized the importance of safe and quick release for vulnerable species like great white sharks.
  • He advised anglers to use heavy tackle, barbless circle hooks, and undergo training for shark fishing.
  • Great white sharks are a vulnerable species and are prohibited from being landed, though occasionally caught accidentally.