In speaking with Brooks and Sean Paxton about this event, it was clear that they are committed to preserving the shark population while providing an exciting challenge to the sport-angler.

They know the time has come to produce a genuine alternative for the shark fisher and they believe that with the backing of Guy Harvey and the others, the ‘catch and release’ shark tournament will catch on.

“Safe and expedient release of the shark will be rewarded. This is a multi-faceted venture,” Paxton told me, “to honor and respect that fishermen want to fish while giving new credibility to shark research.”

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