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[*] posted on 11-20-2007 at 09:51 AM
Hammer head shark


Last trip down we caught several 3'-5' hammer heads and released all. I was told that they are delicious, any thoughts, facts.
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[*] posted on 11-20-2007 at 10:15 AM


Good for you for releasing them. They may taste good, but it's better to forego eating them. Of the all the species of sharks in the Sea of Cortez, eight are in danger of extinction, including the hammerhead as a result of fishing (including by catch) and finning. Some studies show hammerhead populations declining between 1986-2000 by 89%.
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[*] posted on 11-20-2007 at 01:05 PM


Forgive my ignorance, but just how do you get the hook out of that snuggly creature before releasing it? I will be forever scarred by the memory of fishing with my dad as a youngster, having caught a snapping turtle...then to my horror he proceeded to saw the turtle's head off with his pocket knife, which I thought he was going to use to help get the hook out. I was only 8 and didn't understand, and have never fished since.



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[*] posted on 11-20-2007 at 04:55 PM


Verrrry long sturdy pliers,or if that doesn't work cut the line and leave the hook in. I use circle hooks and they tend to lodge in the corner of the mouth which makes it a little easier.
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