Bull Shark Caught

A nine foot bull shark was caught last Saturday in St. Petersburg. The fisherman who caught it estimated the weight at 650 to 700 pounds. He caught it off the dock in the back of house located near Vinoy Park in St. Peterburg.

Bull sharks are in bays and inland waters this time of year to give birth to their "pups." After the effort they are hungry.

Though populations of some sharks are dwindling, the bull is common in area waters.

It is a shame the shark could not be released. The man who caught the fish was on the radio and he did not intetionally kill the shark. It died from exhaustion when it finally reached the dock.