Published 2 years ago

Waimea teen reels in massive tiger shark

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Robbie Correa, 16, caught a 16-foot tiger shark on Kekaha Beach. The catch is under investigation by DLNR as a potential violation of a measure passed last legislative session that bans shark fishing. The state Department of Land and Natural Resources recommends that if a shark is caught accidentally, fishers should avoid bringing it onto the vessel.

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Waimea teen reels in massive tiger shark

KEKAHA — Fishing from the shore at Kekaha Beach, Robbie Correa heard the ring of a bell from his pole, meaning that he had a bite. Grabbing the rod, the 16-year-old Waimea High School student felt a hard pull — stronger than he had ever experienced before. Correa is a longtime fisherman who has caught marlins, ahis and once even hooked 60-pound ulua. But this was different. He guessed that this could be an even bigger ulua but he wasn’t sure. “Y…

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