Great White Shark in the dark off Hilton Head, SC - Outcast Sport Fishing

Tagged and released this female white shark on Dec 31, 2016 off the coast of South Carolina

[@scifyry]

While we're all chillin' on dry land tonight, there are giants like this just cruising around all over the world.

[@OutcastSportFishing]

Ive thought those same words.

[@FDguy343]

Nothing but respect for a predator that *fierce*

[@laynewyman3160]

Nothing more terrifying then a shark in the dark

[@alungranpetjit3009]

Two sharks in the dark

[@MI6online]

If this isn’t the stuff of what nightmares are made of, I don’t know what is. It’s terrifying just watching it laying in bed, I can’t imaging being in a distress situation, turning around with my light on and seeing this thing cruising back and forth.

[@CoastfishTV]

Great footage and a big awesome fish and one that is plentiful in my country, Australia. We will be fishing for sharks from our beaches. Populated by swimmers and surfers, even after several attacks over the last year or so. Recording any information on the fish and releasing it in good health will be our priority, a practice that should be promoted in every corner of the globe. Don't worry about there being too many sharks, the countries that cull 100 million sharks every year will ensure that the only shark problem we'll ever have is a declining population of these beautiful creatures. What will make the news is that very unlucky person being in the wrong place at the wrong time and in their domain.

[@rydogzilla2275]

I like sharks, but this gives me anxiety.

[@victoriavonheals2384]

What a beautiful creature.❤

[@vincentchase2451]

At night is even more scary. Props

[@OutcastSportFishing]

Thanks...hope to never do that again.

[@judjudersawn2596]

Look at the utter darkness these creatures spend most of their lives in

[@cracked29]

Hey, Chip! Such beautiful footage of a majestic creature! I'm grateful for your work around my home away from home, and that you aren't doing what OCEARCH is doing. (Thanks for the tip and awareness on them; quite disturbing information, the more I spoke to several Bios and Divers.) As your favorite #SharkConservationist and KY bred, SC girl, I'll be back on the island in June. I hope to see you soon, and catch up about your work. Thank you for all you do to help spread the message, and keep our oceans amazing and balanced. I don't think I asked, but where did you find her.. ?? Thanks, again, as always. ~ Kate

[@OutcastSportFishing]

You're from KY, too? Thanks for the kind words...much appreciated!

[@cracked29]

You're quite welcome! And of course I am! Shark Enthusiast when the sun is longer, Basketball addict when it's a bit cooler, Bourbon Lover year round? Ha! Thank you for responding ~ Be in touch soon! Please keep posting; you're a major inspiration to me and my work! Where exactly was this filmed?? :)

[@OutcastSportFishing]

Is their anything better than Bourbon and Keeneland? Thank you, love hearing that. I took this video a few miles off Hilton Head. Its probably my worst one, but somehow it was shared a lot and picked up steam. Thanks again!!

[@cracked29]

Bourbon and Keeneland are quite fabulous. Ky Fillies and Shark lovers are awesome, too.

[@Brassard1985]

That’s the stuff of nightmares.

[@demetriuslloyd3736]

Nope, I’ll say humans are the stuff of nightmares.

[@mothernaturessunearthschoo6983]

Think I will be staying on the beach from now on.... 🙏

[@deanasouza3075]

I'm confused, what was you in when you was following so close and the tail hit the camera? I'm mean its great footage because at times you was so close but it gave me major anxiety 🙃 lol!

[@OutcastSportFishing]

Ha! thanks for watching. I just had a go pro on a pole and was hoping to get a good shot. Not the video i was hoping for but i guess its better than nothing

[@deanasouza3075]

@@OutcastSportFishing That was way better than nothing you did a fantastic job!👏👏👏

[@OverratedYxhdi]

How did you get so close to it without it trying to eat you?

[@robnolan9309]

Oh hello there mate I was wondering if you wanted to upgrade your home electrical power system

[@ryderbenson8472]

How were you able to keep track of it without it biting you ?

[@OutcastSportFishing]

Tough to slow her down, and at night it was nearly impossible...but we got the tags on and away she went.

[@ryderbenson8472]

@@OutcastSportFishing Did she try attacking you at all

[@OutcastSportFishing]

@@ryderbenson8472 No, theyre usually pretty easy to work with...they just want to be released.

[@ryderbenson8472]

@@OutcastSportFishing I would be pissing myself if I was doing this. !!!

[@ashandaudsforever3763]

Was this a catch and release?

[@OutcastSportFishing]

Yes

[@NB-ky5ol]

Forgive me if this is an ignorant question but, how do you get the hook out of the shark's mouth?

[@martiansarepunk]

Nic B If it's a circle hook or accessibly situated, a gaff will work it free. If not, you just sever the line/leader as close as you can get. Hooks work their way out naturally in a relatively short time in a marine environment.

[@morganbayer9041]

Did you name this shark? I would like to track it.

[@davidmoore9706]

da dum da dum da dum!!

[@nathalycervantes9286]

omg sharks on that is cool😀😁😄

[@joachimbucherer5030]

Who wants a night dive 🤣

[@jesusislord7772]

who came here because of thr 47 deep down ?