Mako shark rescued after being stranded on Port Fairy beach

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Mako shark rescued after being stranded on Port Fairy beach

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Post by DR.SPESH » Mon Apr 18, 2016 8:41 am

Wonder if they were smart enough to tag it?

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Post by Lightningx » Mon Apr 18, 2016 9:53 am

Interesting read. Thanks for sharing :)

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Post by davek » Mon Apr 18, 2016 5:13 pm

Brave ladies, well done, cheers davo
It's an exhilarating feeling catching a fish
But it's an even better feeling releasing them

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Post by poodoo » Mon Apr 18, 2016 6:08 pm

Pretty big shark as well!

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Post by Lightningx » Mon Apr 18, 2016 6:30 pm

I think it's the first time I have heard of a mako being beached.

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Post by purple5ive » Mon Apr 18, 2016 6:36 pm

Sadly The shark was found dead washed up on the beach today.

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Re: Mako shark rescued after being stranded on Port Fairy beach

Post by Lightningx » Mon Apr 18, 2016 6:39 pm

That's sad news. There was probably something wrong with it.

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