Bummer - DQ'd by a shark

[Canuck from Kansas]

https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/19/us/fishing-tournament-blue-marlin-disqualify/index.html

At least it wasn't loaded up with split-shot.

 

[DimeBrite]

Too bad it had to die.

 

[Dr. Magill]

Why the rule?

 

[Merle]

Why the rule?

I'm guessing that it's based on the theory that the shark "helped" them fight and subdue the marlin to the point it could be landed. So they didn't 100% fight the marlin themselves.

 

[Dr. Magill]

I'm guessing that it's based on the theory that the shark "helped" them fight and subdue the marlin to the point it could be landed. So they didn't 100% fight the marlin themselves.

Makes sense
Too bad it was whacked