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ILSFA World Record #04

Blacktip Shark - Florida - Christopher Bishop

Chris Bishop with his world record blacktip caught in rough conditions and during heat of tournament fishing.

WORLD RECORD STATS:

Country:

USA

State:

Florida

Location:

Singer Island

Species & Line Class:

blacktip (Carcharhinus limbatus) female / 100 lb / All-Tackle

Total Length:

NA

Fork Length:

65 inches / 5 feet, 5 inches

Girth:

43 inches / 3 feet, 7 inches

Estimated Formula Weight = fork length X (girth X girth) / 800:

Estimated Weight = 150 lbs

Date of Capture:

February 09, 2009

Released Y/N:

Yes

Angler:

Christopher Bishop

Additional Record Info:

This fish was caught during an ILSFA-sanctioned tournament, which required the accurate measurements of each fish's girth, fork and total length, as well the photographing and research tagging of all fish prior to being released. That's not an easy task, but this innovative format provided a situation where nearly all the steps necessary for a World Record were in place and well executed by this angler and teammate.

Chris Bishop (right) with team member and record witness, Dave Goode.

Just minutes after the release of the blacktip, Chris describes to ILSFA President, Sean Paxton, the equipment and techniques used.