Shark Eating Goliath (Full Episode) | Monster Fish

Zeb explores Florida's deep-water reefs and wrecks on a mission to catch a gargantuan seven-foot goliath grouper, the largest of the western Atlantic groupers. He uncovers the surprising truth about its monstrous reputation.
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[@alwaysright6358]

Should be titled "Shark-Eating Goliath", otherwise it means a "shark is eating the Goliath".

[@CookieDoe1111]

Wow…I don’t fish however I’ve a new found respect for fishermen & I’ve actually loved every part of this documentary

[@caseG80]

Should go fishing sometime it’s really exciting and you just never know what size fish you might catch but just being out on the water or on the shore of a lake with friends relaxing taking in the sun listening to the birds enjoying Mother Nature makes it a wonderful time catching fish is just a bonus!! Cheers

[@SkarKingg]

Look up "Devon Larratt grouper fishing" here on KZbin

[@tomtalker2000]

When your reeling in a 7ft 300+lbs fish. That deserves EVERYONE'S respect. And too think they get bigger than that...!!!

[@Do-UR-Research2749]

These groupers love Stone Crabs and lobster. They are everywhere in South Florida, from the shallows in the Evergaldes, and around bridges in the big cities like Miami. To the deep reefs and wrecks off shore. There's alot of them out there, they have made a great comeback.

[@ticket2space621]

Oh yeah

[@longwhitemane]

I remember as a child in the early and mid 1970's our family going to Cholla Bay, Mexico for sport fishing derbies. Back then the Goliath Grouper wasn't protected and I can remember dozens of these fish being brought in. They are also delicious; the meat is light, fluffy and hardly fishy at all.

[@jeffjohnson5053]

DON"T catch these fish! leave them alone!! When you hook them, many of them die from the stress of being caught!! LEAVE THEM ALONE!!

[@dennishowes3752]

Wqqqqqq mop

[@bingbongbang8895]

@@jeffjohnson5053. . .Yeah, we know, that's what the whole video is about. These people are conducting research, Einstein.

[@brentvanwie1961]

@@jeffjohnson5053 catch and release doesn't usually kill them and most people don't mean to catch them they don't eat shortish much unless they are struggling on a line being reeled in I've had many experiences on reef with dozens of Goliath grouper and you can't get a snapper grouper shark or anything else to the surface you obviously think with emotion and pay no attention to facts and have no real world experience whatsoever

[@RedHeart64]

@@brentvanwie1961 Could be a vegan too. They've been known to harass hunters and people who are fishing. I've seen them harass hunters (maybe once people who were fishing, but they didn't come near us so I don't know for sure).

[@bobwilson9820]

Beautiful cinematography and narration. Well done.

[@cesaryaelmurillo4367]

The last grouper had a healed bite wound in its back!!! Probably something tried to eat it when it was young and bite off a chunk out of its back and it survived! Such an amazing fish!

[@NoNORADon911]

One greedy JUICE fish probably tried to eat another

[@Maxiloup]

This is so fascinating , thank you for the amazing video .

[@Devin3Anthologie]

Having previously watched Josh Jorgensen reel several of these groupers in, I have seen how big they can get. "Goliath" is no understatement . Awesome video.

[@jeffjohnson5053]

DON"T catch these fish! leave them alone!! When you hook them, many of them die from the stress of being caught!! LEAVE THEM ALONE!!

[@Devin3Anthologie]

@@jeffjohnson5053 Dude, why are you yelling at me. I didn't catch the fish, did you see where I wrote that I caught the fish? No of course not. Why don't you leave ME ALONE. 🙎🏾‍♀️

[@aeromotive2]

@@Devin3Anthologie lol

[@blizzride]

​@@jeffjohnson5053you should change your name to KAREN😂😂

[@larrystenger1247]

Great documentary. At age 81 I no longer dive but sure enjoyed the underwater scene a and information. Once 50 years ago I hooked either a Jewfish or Goliath from a 16 foot boat in the Florida Keys, after 2 hours, it spat out the hook but it looked almost as big as my tiny boat.

[@NoNORADon911]

Same fish lol. The juice our owners made the name get changed because they are whiny over sensitive bee yatches

[@8Scorpions]

If you ever need a hand catching bait, let me know😁...Awesome scenery!!!

[@philrivera7876]

Outstanding filmography and documentary on these Goliath Groupers! Fascinating to see first hand with the guidance of the State government, Florida State University and local experts just what expertise it takes to study this creature, it’s life cycle, environment and contributions to the Florida coast. I love how Zeb thoroughly explains why he’s there to understand what locals experience versus what the scientific community documents. The reasoning and incredible filming is fabulous. Thanks to Natgeo for bringing this to us all!

[@billrobbins5874]

Incredible documentary. A true delight in this world of today. Thank you to all who put this together. Thanks to the expert fisherman who brought it in and the Boat Captain who knows where there at. ♥️👍♥️

[@IslandAnglersTV]

Great episode!

[@liswhetstone6567]

WOW. So interesting Thanks for the lesson.

[@kelvinlee8188]

Absolutely amazing footage!

[@aves4081]

Thanks for a video, I have not watched this series yet

[@jamesblake7338]

Yeah they’re awesome and kinda scary to see when you’re not expecting one! Great info on this species!

[@boomshine7]

3:05 that face when he said 14 foot hammerhead shouted 'get me back to shore RIGHT NOW'

[@mrwang420]

It's not really stealing fish off your line when you put fish on your line to catch a grouper.

[@frankpohl8746]

He's talking about just fishing and grouper stealing his catch. Lot of sharking going on also.

[@dadezgambino177]

Really enjoyed this episode 👌🏽

[@ushook]

A 44 min video out of a 10 sec clip ...

[@colb9916]

great to sea such big fish. Ive a photo from the 80's of a massive fish my dad caught off Steep Point ( western most point in Australia), while he was running fish/dive charter boat out of Shark Bay. Im not sure of the scientific name, but ive only ever known them to be called Slimy Cod. At 6feet 11 inches and 298kg (around 650 lb) its the largest of its kind ive seen.

[@jonm4501]

Potato Cod

[@quickaccessdeliverynsw5400]

WOW, good to see their comeback

[@zeph6439]

Now that's a lunker bass! It's good to see them coming back from the brink of extinction. They're very friendly with divers.

[@WeirdUglyVermin]

Imagine scuba diving and this thing just swims at you

[@JNL37Dyxce5]

I have animals and birds look🦋

[@NoNORADon911]

Toss it some fake gold and run, they are juice fish after all

[@cindychavez1808]

This was impressive ! Didn’t know about the grouper till now !

[@Puddlez325]

I would love to be with these creatures as a job. Groupers are my absolute favorite. I’ve always had a fascination of the ocean it is such a beautiful and unique environment that we should respect and appreciate living with these ancient creatures

[@ApbtThailandKennel]

Great video we wish you all a great day and best greetings from Thailand stay wild

[@shiry5664]

Excellent Amazing Jobs Guys,, keep up more, biggest Fish

[@masterroshi411]

Never seen someone scuba dive in a shirt before😂

[@bobwilson9820]

Marine biologists often don't care what other people think of them, nor what might be stylish. They may be diving in long-sleeved shirts and maybe jeans, as common-sense protection against the sun and whatever might sting them. The latest in dive gear may be beyond their means.

[@jonm4501]

And a button up shirt too.

[@hongchang9370]

Yes, I heard 30+ yrs ago they are very good eating, that’s probley why they had to be protected,almost fished to extinction. You guys are doing a great thing. Thanks Bearhunter5

[@NoNORADon911]

Our owners the juice made them change the name to what it is now what a bunch of whiny bee yatches

[@seanconnery1277]

Very good video.Thank you.

[@michaelharris4651]

Well done to josh and all the crew 👍🇦🇺

[@ead3nblvck938]

This documentary lives rent free in my mind since I first saw it a couple of years ago. I’m not sure why this fish and the alligator gar live rent free in my mind lol.

[@matthutchings1988]

That Nevada Wolfpack hat though 🤘🏻go pack!!!

[@NotTheEx]

I was just beginning to lose my fear of sharks and you give me a new oceanic phobia. Thanks a lot. LOL

[@robertbihn3005]

stay safe, don't leave your room

[@NoNORADon911]

Always be cautious of the juice

[@NoNORADon911]

@@robertbihn3005 I wear 4 mask alone and have all 16 boosters I'm super safe, totally cereal

[@tammielander7198]

Love watching this i learn so much

[@dynamosaurusimperious2718]

Well this is epic to see the shark- eating fish

[@shawnrachal1631]

I love Nat Geo and nature!

[@pamtnman1515]

Nature is great, National Geo has become a destructive cultural force

[@user-ke3yr7jw4w]

Anybody else noticed he dived in his butten up shirt and cargo shorts 😂

[@shiry5664]

AMAZING INCREDIBLES JOBS GUYS MORE FUN,,, ENJOYING VIDEO THANKS

[@samwright285]

Great video. Thanka

[@lordbyron3603]

Excellent video!

[@LucyLu1965]

Wow!! BEAUTIFUL!! GREAT VIDEO. GREAT JOB ALL THESE GUYS INCLUDING THE WOMAN DO....👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jimmarburger611]

Nice vid, I didn't know you were allowed to take them out of the water.

[@elainemacgregor]

WOWWWWWWWW ... that is one beautiful HUGE Grouper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOWWWWWWWWWWW...

[@raymundturner1140]

Is there a new season coming out?

[@sandyhill1392]

You had the grouper out of the water WAY TOO LONG.

[@kartikeypatel7426]

Well information. Good show.

[@shelliewerner5624]

Fantastic !!!

[@sLife_-]

Amazing video💚💚💚😏

[@RedHeart64]

I was on the Skyway bridge on the fishing pier, and saw a guy catching a large stingray. Suddenly a goliath grouper attacked the stingray, which did it's best to try to not be eaten. It was a relatively small one - maybe three and a half to four feet long. (It still looked huge!)

[@jonm4501]

The juveniles start life in the bays and migrate to deeper water as they grow.

[@NoNORADon911]

Haha

[@NaturalMonty]

Wow..fascinating!

[@bingbongbang8895]

I can imagine these animals in the ocean 60 million years ago. They seem so primitive.

[@chesterdagoc5915]

I want more monster fish episodes i have that giant sting ray episode on my dvd

[@gregcorker2193]

Fantastic video.

[@dmbd.5365]

I remember in the 1980s seeing a grouper the size of a vw beetle in el Jo bean on the myakka river.

[@user-pc7bn5cv8m]

The fact that these beasts can eat sharks is insane

[@JNL37Dyxce5]

I have animals and birds look🥰

[@dyulstrip]

Can’t believe what i saw. That’s amazing.

[@dericbarnwell1477]

ZEB'S GOING TO BE WORN OUT BY THE END OF THIS VIDEO: WRESTLING WITH BIG FISH

[@hoperules8874]

Fishing rocks!

[@sat20387]

Nice shirt ....You are the best dressed scuba diver.

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

Great video

[@shortsweetreviews]

Amazing AMAZING video

[@chrisleach4245]

You can get tags to fish them now like alligator they have to be in between a certain size. I don’t fish but I seen it on the news here in SW FL.

[@rorybodechon6604]

The subtitles move on too fast. The person will still be speaking and the subtitles will have already moved on to the next sentence. It's annoying.

[@friedrichbacon2129]

hows that a size of a small car lol

[@Milo-mc6dd]

“It’s illegal to handle one” so he catches one and handles it

[@PinoyHistorya]

Woow😍🤗😘😋🐟🐋 nice big fishing😍👏

[@mystikmind2005]

Oh i can tell you those groper are indeed attacking the diver deliberately.... but not because they think the diver is food, they are trying to either assert dominance and or intimidate the diver in order to get the food... and this is a perfectly natural behavior.

[@timjohnson8725]

The grouper know the fish is caught and it's easy pick off. I've lost many of fish this way.

[@richardjordan6718]

Catch of a lifetime.

[@richarda.valdes1197]

The closet fish that acts , strikes and run after a catch rather it be the bait or another ….Calico Bass . Best fishing experience in the sea weed in So. California. A Calico will follow the other Calico that been caught and if once you hook the bass let it drift back down and reel in again. More times that not you’ll bring in two Calicos at the same time. Love it ❤❤

[@Sharkman4569]

NatGeo’s version of River Monsters

[@pamtnman1515]

A poor copy

[@petermcdougall1152]

Jupiter!!! My hometown!

[@fishorbustopenwater2019]

Fish version of “alien probe”. Lol

[@shadythereok]

Excellent video, thanks for the narration

[@borisdavidov6600]

Zeb come and film a documentary of danube salmon in Bosnia at the last wild rivers in Europe :D

[@davidpeterson486]

Boarding a Goliath grouper is considered harvesting them and is against the law. Seems like they should know this!! Florida law says "Large goliath groupers should be left in the water during release. The skeletal structure of large goliath grouper cannot adequately support their weight out of the water without some type of damage. If a large goliath is brought on-board a vessel or out of the water, it is likely to sustain some form of internal injury and therefore be considered harvested."

[@frankpohl8746]

Go back and rewatch.

[@davidpeterson486]

@@frankpohl8746 sorry, I was just reading the law which states boarding a GGrouper is illegal period. Yes, they took good care of boarding the fish but the law is for everyone including the researchers tagging them.

[@jamiecrawford1482]

Wow he was lucky that this fish didn’t swallow him whole over 300 pounds that’s insane!!!

[@thomaskrawczynski921]

Grouper after it gets back down with his friends. Grouper; they stole my lunch!!!

[@kennethl1990]

This is like a human being abducted by aliens

[@ericbeattie761]

First ones just a baby. You know you have a big one when it blooms. Sounds and feels like an explosion

[@higherpurpose1212]

Wow, Sashimi and all-year long fish diet with one grouper!

[@rushslayer8647]

It's literally like watching and more importantly listening to an eight-year-old while fishing

[@majscrap2629]

Yes, a rather childish narration style.

[@daniellucero2132]

"We see a bull shark" Duh dude your in the ocean! :)

[@mraquaticnews5676]

Shark eating grouper lol

[@lonniejoraskie4440]

Just me or did anyone else think get it back in the water?

[@eric3skywalker913]

Any good soul wants to share the timestamp for when the grouper eats the shark? Thanks!

[@randellbrady1030]

What will happen to the rope part that was still tied on the duskie shark? Will it rot off?

[@birdlaw1019]

No way that last Goliath was 7 feet, it wasn't even a 6 footer.

[@martinpanks992]

You guys should have a little 2 tonne 12 volt winch it would make life a lot easier

[@jonm4501]

An electric reel?

[@The63blonde]

You're making it look really easy pulling them up. I've seen weight lifters try and almost get pulled in

[@dansweda712]

Wow! There like a XXXL mouth Bass ! I remember having a couple blackened Grouper sandwiches when vacationing in Florida, they were delicious! The way fish fight when hooked it must not hurt as much as it would us, I know if I had a hook in my mouth I would just be dead weight

[@AFGHANISTAN_Afghanistan_Afghan]

Nice

[@hongchang9370]

Those Bull sharks scare me ,and I am sitting on my couch in Boston Mass. wow thanks Bearhunter5

[@geo3802]

Guess I have never seen someone dive in a button down shirt and cargo pants. Pretty classy!

[@NAVYABHAN]

So said every Monster🐋Grouper,"I wonder what a Diver🤿tastes like?"🍧scream!

[@sonnyasu]

It’s a big sea catfish to me lol

[@SeazBreeze]

Where lays this wreck?

[@daviddesousa3178]

Groupers remind me of the freshwater large mouth bass. Will swallow anything they can fit in their mouths