New Zealand Memories Issue 149
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EDITOR’S CHOICE<br />
Not the one<br />
that got away...<br />
This shark was caught at Matakohe by Ken Weber c. 1965.<br />
According to contributor Bruce Anderson, to catch the<br />
1456 lb shark, a chain was put around a 44-gallon drum<br />
and a huge hook was baited with half a sheep. The shark<br />
took the bait and held the drum underwater for a half an<br />
hour before tiring. The contents of the stomach revealed<br />
seven 15lb snapper, an octopus and a stingray. Fishermen<br />
were relieved as the shark had been devastating the nets of<br />
local fishermen for some time.<br />
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