Pioneering World Records for Released Sharks Since 2006

As a leader in forward-thinking strategies to combinine the goals of sport, science and conservation, ILSFA Founder & President, Sean Paxton and Co-Founder, Brooks Paxton, worked closely with anglers, researchers and resource management leaders in devising a comprehensive approach to recognizing worthy accomplishments in the evolving world of shark-release fishing.

 

Additional lnks on the upper left menu bar provide details and requirements for documenting and submitting a potential shark release world record including the Book of Rules (currently being updated & revised) and Record Application Form, which are definitive sources of information.

 

We also invite you to visit the Hall of Records, which is available for anyone interested in learning more about these extreme angling accomplishments.