Shark bite disqualifies a caught marlin worth $3.5 million from contest

[@ericjdevops]

Let's hope these judges don't ever become head of an HOA

[@kingdungee85]

It's the rules they have been like that for years even though I want the guys to win... they need to change the rules... a bite reduces weight 🤦🏾

[@nolongerblocked6210]

This is ridiculous!! If they didn't go over & give each boat a list of rules _before_ the tournament... they deserve the prize money

[@TitanTekkit]

i guess players don't need any type of accountability lol. if i played a game without knowing the rules, i'm the fool, not the game instructor...

[@DjSicEm]

No they definitely knew.

[@theproblemwithkidsthesedays]

I live out there. It's in the rules

[@Unpainted_Huffhines]

I'm pretty sure the rules are in writing when you sign up for the contest. They don't give a personal walkthrough of the rules to each contestant.

[@itzemma7]

It’s already in the rules.

[@ghostwalk2446]

You can win $3.5 million for a fishing tournament!? Sounds fishy, what's the catch?

[@nunyanunya4147]

about three and a half mill from all the publicity.

[@johnmayo923]

Ha! Ha!

[@FinznFowl82]

Costs around 50 grand just in entry fees...

[@DjSicEm]

The catch is that there’s only a few guys expected to win the money from thousands of people who entered

[@DarthWaffle.]

Wow, don’t have a litter. You’re too ignorant.

[@cutterhasthevision]

These fish tourneys are so 'fishy' lately. Someone didn't want these guys to win.

[@FawxDaddy]

The shark.

[@wadecartwright4277]

Exactly😮

[@drinkswatere]

I mean I see both sides. The shark bit could’ve made it easier to catch.. but it also still took them five hours. There needs to be like a jury for this sort of thing.😂

[@theproblemwithkidsthesedays]

​@drinkswatere5486 I work out there on the waterfront and the word is that they only fought it for a half hour

[@jesselopez3032]

That fish was gangsta he got away from a shark 🦈 it should be worth 1st place he was an OG fish

[@adamfirst9321]

Yes, exactly.. this one is a Real Trophy…. Should be worth even more.

[@catchavibeanabodybeatz7980]

He didn't get away he was on the hook.. shark saw a marlin slider took a bite and left

[@alonnabrown69]

That’s exactly what they don’t want to happen people catching huge fish only because they are injured and disabled from fighting sharks.

[@Unpainted_Huffhines]

When the marlin is exhausted _and_ weakened by blood loss, it's not as big of an accomplishment as it would've bee if it was healthy for the whole fight.

[@marytalbott5738]

This wasn't an official IGFA event, so technically, this rule doesn't apply... I hope these guys pull thru on the win!!!

[@WaterfowlMaster]

Exactly it was a sponsored event this is insane idek why I didn’t hear of it many months ago

[@WalkingMysteries]

That's the stupidest rule ever. Those guys worked hard to pull that baby in. They should have won it.

[@dquan731]

It’s a perfectly valid rule. An injured fish is easier to catch. It’s the only way a competition can ensure it’s fair. The fishermen knew it had a shark bite, but decided to submit the catch anyhow. If they are professionals, they should have known that is a standard competition rule.

[@nepaliyuva408]

Just like hunting an animal surrounded by fence

[@qrgaming1421]

Haha too bad so sad.

[@WalkingMysteries]

@@dquan731 Still ridiculous. Seems petty to me.

[@steverussel9842]

Worked hard huh?

[@zekelucente9702]

I get the rule regarding “mutilated” fish, but a nearly 700 pound Marlin that took over six hours to land would bring into question just how mutilated was this prize winning fish?

[@TitanTekkit]

go to law school

[@muddeer2222]

Well, yes, an injury would make the fish easier to catch, but it also lose weight. If the injury was naturally caused, I don't see why it would be disqualifying.

[@beerefgv2839]

If it took him 5 hours imagine what would have happened if it wasn't bitten

[@beerefgv2839]

So I think it's fine that it's disqualified

[@ghostwalk2446]

@@beerefgv2839 I seriously doubt that shark bite made it any easier to catch

[@bsmbB]

Let's cut a chunk out of your leg and see you run a marathon

[@ce1088]

Maybe they wasn’t planning on giving the money out from the beginning. Maybe they thought a person they had in the tournament was supposed to win.

[@Harpo.jr70]

It took over 5 hrs , not 35 minutes to get it in. How did that bite slow it down ?

[@betta8668]

They said he was a 30 year veteran of competitive fishing. Most competitive fisherman should know the rules , it’s an expensive sport with a lot invested

[@allenn7955]

The fish survived a shark, but died by the hands of fisherman.

[@PonyJarCollector]

Breaking news: Humans can out-compete sharks 🙄

[@fminem785]

This story had me cry! I think the shark bite on the tissue just shows how difficult this catch really is!

[@bsmbB]

The point of the rule is they pulled in an injured fish theoretically making the fight easier thus disqualifying the catch

[@Robgeee]

@@bsmbByeah that’s what I understood from this video

[@fminem785]

@@bsmbB it was grafted but not completely injured

[@bsmbB]

@fminem785 doesn't matter if a shark bit your calf would you still be able to run your fastest?

[@WaterfowlMaster]

@@bsmbBit looked healed to me

[@jaxh3449]

Poor f'n marlin, man. What a hero survivor just to be taken out this way.

[@lauriefuller1]

poor fish lost his life for what?????????????????? NOTHING why not catch and release, this is cruel and I hate that my poor grandchildren will NEVER know fishing because of people like this. makes me sick!

[@wadecartwright4277]

What a cop-out that tournament director is a joke😂

[@davidlee9411]

“WE GOT BITES ON FISH, WE GOT BITES ON FISH”

[@davemathews7890]

Disgusting that people devote their lives to killing magnificent creatures like this.

[@WilliamAfton.exe_]

Do you know how many fish are born in each spawn?

[@MM-kx2fw]

Gods animals and this is what they do for the money🤦‍♀️

[@johnsoutdooradventures3293]

Especially since the fish managed to survive a shark bite....

[@nightstalker5282]

​@@WilliamAfton.exe_do you know how many over fishing china does? They don't care. they get as much fish as they can

[@IngiannOceanstryder11]

@@WilliamAfton.exe_for marlins and other big fish like this one, not many survive to adulthood hood. Sadly marlins don’t have many fish spawns and being big like that one is rare and also means that it’s more unhealthy to eat since it would have a high concentration of mercury.

[@lynettedundon1410]

Totally no fair. The bite was cosmetic.

[@robertford7207]

The bite was ao small it would not weaken the fish. This is BS.

[@jenniferwilson6977]

When you enter a fishing tournament you have to sign a legally binding contract. It should have stated the rules pertaining to shark bites (which clearly didnt slow this monster down!).

[@kw9568]

Killing animals for fun & sport is sick!!! 😡😭

[@wanderlustaesthete4117]

Undercover psychopaths

[@williamshaw5388]

This entire thing is disgusting. Hunting animals for fun and sport while the ocean is overfished. This American it’s just about second of every single rich person in this country.

[@FilosophicalPharmer]

I thought a bad day fishing was supposed to be better than a good day working… Guess not!

[@chillenwithchinatv]

Give that man his fuckn money smh they always try to find a way to not give us the shyt we work so hard for

[@rdmanone]

Gotta follow the rules 😅

[@chizzleballin8791]

The cool thing about competitions is that if you don't like the rules you don't have to join

[@IngiannOceanstryder11]

Lol this is really stupid considering how big the fish was, of course it would have taken bites and other things from sharks and other animals since it’s been around for a long time and had to fight to survive long enough to get that big. It would be weird not seeing bite marks on a fish like that.

[@BigPoppieSeed]

That's bullsh*t!

[@n0r3]

Someone got paid under the table 😂

[@amylamb3893]

We would all like to have millions to leave our children. Sorry you lost.

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-2025]

Peta says this takes it bite out of crime 😨🥺😳🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thomasscipio2607]

Absolutely unjust decision , the fisherman caught the fish whilst conforming and achieving all hurdles to qualify for winner . He can’t be disqualified because of an unknown shark bite. That bite has nothing to do with the sport . If the bite had serendipitously given him an edge . against all other competitors ,that is the only factor that could disqualify him.

[@PonyJarCollector]

Probably needs to be specified when the bite occurred. If the bite is fresh- happened while reeling the fish in- it should be disqualified. If the bite has healed over as a result of wild predation and escape, it needs to be counted

[@starlight7830]

Sounds Fishy !

[@kathleenwisialowski4558]

It is a natural occurrence it should still win.

[@Rick-qf5de]

If the fish is damaged,,, they're s*** out of luck.... !!!

[@SF-oq1qx]

sport??? sure...

[@aliceflanagan3672]

Understandable.

[@Unpainted_Huffhines]

What exactly is a lawyer going to do? The rule is that a shark bite is a disqualification. The fish had a shark bite. If they weren't aware the rule was in effect, that doesn't mean the rule shouldn't be applied.

[@kkagri4462]

So ironically satisfying

[@slicevan8606]

IF THAT BITE HAD SLOWED THE FISH IN ANYWAY THERE WOULD BE ALOT MORE BITES BY SHARKS ON THE MARLIN.

[@turtlejeepjen314]

WHY is ANYONE surprised that an injured fish is disqualified???!!! SERIOUSLY??? (OF COURSE it wouldn’t count…. the fish is SO MUCH easier to real in then an identical uninjured omen🤣🤣😂🙄)

[@go4broketv256]

I mean if it’s a rule I don’t see why this is even up for debate

[@Hartleymolly]

Oh I would freaking FLIP OUT!!!

[@johnwood551]

You WON , go get them.

[@jefffromchicago6321]

I'd like to hear the story of the runner-up. I'm sure they worked equally as hard. And they avoided a shark.

[@MartinAston00]

..and the thumb/first 5sec of video CLEARLY shows the massive bite taken out if it. Again…Competitors should KNOW the Rules.

[@theshankisintact]

This new story should actually be the opposite. It's in the rules and the fisherman noticed the bite making them fully aware that their fish would not count so this is just a boatful of Karen's complaining to the news. Got it next you guys should go vote😂😂😂

[@Itschimp157]

I bet they could contest the the wording of the rule, I doubt this would classify as mutilation you don’t cut your finger and say you mutilated yourself you say you wounded yourself. Mutilation means serious damage this is superficial damage, unless the rules specifically describe what mutilation is you might even be able to contest that it’s even a rule at all if it’s not properly defined.

[@1FahadAbdullah]

I wonder how the marlin felt.

[@jefffromchicago6321]

Suprised?

[@1FahadAbdullah]

@jefffromchicago6321 do you take pleasure in the suffering of others?

[@Weekend658]

$3.5M is not a lot of Money by any standard for these tournaments. The boat qualifiers have about 10 people. Then you pay 35-37% taxes. Then you have your expenses. So it looks like this, $2.275,000 post tax, /10 people =$227,500 each. Then your costs. For ocean fishing charter boats it usually costs $150,000-$200,000 for a few weeks of fishing plus tournament entry. Fuel is very expensive. Equipment & time is very expensive. So each person would have likely won $212,500 -. No where near a $3.5MM prize.

[@spyder3406]

still enough that he wanted to put it away for his son !

[@cesarcoronel7631]

Just eat the marlin,you have won the 3.5 by eating

[@williamgoring7605]

That's b*******, they still had the biggest fish. They make those rules on purpose. Because of Marlin being brought up is definitely going to get attacked by a shark. There's no Doubt about it, so they make that rule, so they don't have to pay out the money. There's no way a shark going to turn down a huge Marlin In distress. And the fight takes so long for a big fish. Like that, it's going to get better. You can't not stop it from getting attacked, it's going to happen.

[@jefffromchicago6321]

They still have to pay, to the next qualified catch. I'm sure that guy has a different take on the whole thing.

[@Sporxz]

This is an excuse so they don’t have to pay the prize money.

[@MrPenobe]

Why does it even matter? If anything it would weigh less. Is it because if it's bitten it can't continue to fight normally? making it easier to catch, therefor disqualifying them?

[@mikefree392]

Better luck next time boys 😂

[@khawmtiti4460]

Vow...that's a little disappointing, but then the less they did caught the big fish though

[@Ntsmith4]

Revenge of the mermaids 😂 no money for you humans 😂

[@lisafox5715]

This is not fair let him have his trophy and whatever money was involved

[@alonnabrown69]

The rules are the rules if it was the other way around he wouldn’t let the other person go for technicalities cry me a river

[@luken7451]

That's why they call it fishing. Technically it's not a whole fish so idk how he thought he won while bringing half of a fish to weigh in lol Or did he catch the shark that caught the Marlin?..🤔

[@kw9568]

Okay so nobody is talking about the poor fish who lost its life?!!! 😠

[@jefffromchicago6321]

Saved from the jaws of a shark. Not our fault he can't breath air.

[@JaneDough-c9e]

Bad rule at best. Protest is applicable and should succeed.

[@ghettofab99]

Rules need to be known to all people before tournament. If it’s a legit rule then it should stand. Fishing tournaments seem fishy lately. People will do some sketchy stuff to win. Not saying this boat did or has. Hope the outcome is fair

[@dianecrofoot7955]

No fair!

[@ookk9322]

its in the rules..

[@Irrirriii]

I hope this man doesn’t get the prize because the judges are right. If it wasn’t for the shark, they wouldn’t have caught the fish. Therefore they don’t qualify for the prize.

[@beckykent6674]

So what??

[@simplelife4213]

People who follow rules are so dumb. I wish there were more people who don't follow rules.

[@W.A.F]

Laws over feelings 🫵🏻🦈

[@lapidaryland]

Well better luck next time boys, hey make sure you keep a chum bag 1000 feet from your boat.

[@lt.punchdrunkington7123]

See that's the reason why fisherman cheat in tournaments.

[@BigDaddy-zh2rc]

One would have to look at the definition ,of the word mutilation!! Seriously down that little bite, falls under that criteria!!!

[@jamiehawn9534]

Fish are not animals btw

[@richarddietzen3137]

Now the sharks in suits will defend the marlin fishermen from the real shark. Committee’s bad decision gets fed to the …sharks. Good luck, guys.

[@sylmen1111]

Thats an important rule why would they give away a price because they didn’t read the rules and why invest so much money and not know, i call shenanigans on these fishermen, they want to win by cheating hoping a lawsuit will intimidate cause havoc and pay them, how nice.

[@nunyanunya4147]

yep nothing news worthy going on in the world now.

[@Eurisko229]

I know right.

[@kjdnyhmghfvb]

or...you could have chosen to click on one of those stories...but you didn't

[@nunyanunya4147]

@@kjdnyhmghfvb clearly cant be the rich people's fault!

[@nolongerblocked6210]

...and I thought boxing & UFC judges were bad, jfc

[@psalmhawkins1202]

The judges are super lame 🙄

[@codyvanecek2617]

B.s. They just did not want to pay out the money..

[@lkmsl]

Oh yeah he's really broke ! If he didn't blow all his money on his silly sport he could have left his son some dough !!!!

[@kevinnosx9]

Why did a shark bite it?

[@halliebairey9678]

They eat marlins, or anything they can catch really. Open ocean sharks are very opportunistic hunters, so they will eat anything they can get their jaws on! Its not uncommon for fisherman have the catch they're realing in to be attacked and eaten by nearby sharks because they're smart enough to know that its an easy meal. Sometimes sharks will even follow fishing vessels because of it, though Im not sure how common that is.

[@WILSON.1]

Money is the root of all evil.

[@OAlexable]

Nope. Its the love of money is the root of all evil.

[@IamEsaias]

That money would’ve destroyed the relationships in that picture anyways 😂 better luck next year

[@JohnCunningham-sy5ug]

Sounds FISHY to me. See ya in court. But the problem with that is a dirt bag lawyer gets a rich payday. 🤑

[@GregFelix-du9ll]

He knew the mf rules case closed cool catch though bye

[@JustAguyFromJersey]

Let's not pretend to be unaware of this truly being due to the classified documents the fish was storing all throughout its school. Yes I'm well aware that Hunter bitin's son got off way too easy but I'm sure this is already hard enough on the crew already... wait i think i forgot which bad thing I'm mad about... i think I'll ask my oooh look a butterfly 🦋... Wow i completely just forgot what i was talking about.. Oh yea! As if I'm so dumb as to even believe one could make a full gate out of water, let alone produce the proper material to create such a blanket worthy of a watergate cover up..🤷🏿‍♂️🤫

[@razorahai6680]

Rules are Rules! Amazing catch though!!!

[@HeyUncleA]

Rules weren’t rules in previous years🤷🏻‍♂️

[@raulcapetillo1087]

Ouch

[@Andres-zs1yb]

U loss bro

[@severusbernard7404]

Sorry, I was hungry and took a nibble outta it

[@Shooter2314]

I can see a lawsuit coming

[@stellabellafontay9366]

🤔

[@dorothyreese672]

Stay Woke and strong because God has already ordered your foot steps in his words. Don't ever give up

[@Headbussr]

😏

[@Jim-nt7xy]

Shark bite warrants disqualification cuz the marlin could be seeking suicide by fishing pole.

[@qrgaming1421]

HAHA! 😂

[@Weekend658]

Lies in title should be banned. Not just video. A 3 strike system. If you strike out, your channel is gone. It wasn’t a 3.5 million dollar fish, the total weight in the entire tournament would have won them a $3.5MM 1st place prize.