A Corpus Christi fishing guide has made headlines with an extraordinary catch – a 10-foot-8-inch hammerhead shark. Tristan Bardin, also known as Sharka Brah, guided his clients to this remarkable feat near Bob Hall Pier on September 23. The shark was safely released after a grueling hour-long battle.
The Catch
- Size: The hammerhead shark measured 10 feet 8 inches, making it the third-largest hammerhead caught by Bardin’s business this year.
- Location: The catch was made near Bob Hall Pier, approximately 500 yards offshore.
- Fishing Conditions: Bardin dropped the line around 7 p.m. and landed the shark after an hour-long fight.
Bardin’s Experience
- Previous Catches: Bardin has caught larger hammerheads, including a 13-footer and an 11-footer, earlier this year.
- Record-Breaking: This catch marks the 10th shark over 10 feet Bardin’s business has caught this year, setting a new record.
Hammerhead Sharks in the Gulf
- Size: Great hammerheads can grow up to 15 feet long, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
- Characteristics: Their broad, flat heads enable quick turns, and their eyes and nostrils are positioned at the outer ends of their head for enhanced visibility and smell.
For more information on Bardin’s fishing guide service, check out Sharka Brah on Facebook. Texas anglers have landed impressive hammerheads before, including a half-ton shark caught off Padre Island in May, measuring 14 feet 4 inches and weighing around 1,054 pounds.
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