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14-Year-Old Reels In Shark Off LBI: Reports
The teen caught the tiger shark in Beach Haven, according to reports.
BEACH HAVEN, NJ — He's 2 years away from a driver's license, but he's already reeled in a tiger shark. A 14-year-old boy caught the tiger shark Sunday in Beach Haven, according to reports.
The fisherman, who has not been identified, drew a crowd and received some help bringing the shark to shore, according to News12 New Jersey.
See video below from the Asbury Park Press:
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Doug Howard, a member of the American Anglers fishing club, caught the video. Members of the Beach Haven Beach Patrol kept spectators clear of the shark.
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The shark was released safely back into the ocean.
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