Jaws-dropping! Anglers land 20 sharks off UK
THESE anglers could do with a bigger boat after landing 20 big sharks...in the Bristol Channel.
The five friends and boat skipper caught the impressive haul of blue and porbeagle sharks, which can grow up to 12ft.
They used mackerel as bait to reel in their catch off North Devon.
All were returned safely to the sea.
The anglers, from Somerset and Devon, landed two sharks each from the appropriately-named Reel Deal fishing boat, operated by Dan Hawkins.
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The biggest was a 90lb blue shark caught by Tom Clayton, 29, last week.
He said: “Every time I threw my rod into the water it was pure excitement not knowing what type of shark I was reeling in.
“The sharks were out of the water for about two minutes but they had buckets of water poured over them as their health and well-being was our main priority.
“It was surreal to be holding them. It felt like a massive achievement to have it in my hands but at the same time you have to remember what they’re capable of.”
Toby Basset, 27, said: “It was a brilliant day and incredible to catch so many in one trip.”