Blaine Kenny, owner of the Coastal Worldwide shark fishing and saltwater guide service near Pensacola, had fished all night with his business partner and fishing friend Dylan Wier with no luck. But not long after the sun rose on Jan. 31, 2024 at Navarre Beach, Fla., this estimated 1,200-pound great white shark took their bait and an hour long fight was on. With the whole angling adventure filmed, the pair landed the giant shark as onlookers walked the beach and then carefully released it back into the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. (Photo courtesy of Blaine Kenny)
This winter, we’re telling you about another big toothy critter in Florida, and one of the worst piscatorial nightmares—think "Jaws"—for those who love the beach. A recent catch and release of a monster great white shark might have some beachcombers thinking twice about dipping their toes off the Florida Panhandle.