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Hooked Great White Shark Released
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Elliot Sudal hooked a nearly nine-foot great white shark off Nantucket—no easy feat, especially since these predators are protected. But instead of panicking, Sudal calmly pulled the hook out in just 15 seconds, letting the shark swim free. This wasn’t his first rodeo with sharks—he’s handled hundreds—but it was his first great white catch in over a decade. He’s also faced NOAA scrutiny before for handling protected species, like an endangered sawfish in 2017. While great whites aren’t federally endangered, they’re still under special protection, especially as seal populations rebound in New England. The encounter underscores that even apex predators need help—and that quick, responsible action can make all the difference.
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