RIDING A SHARK
NEW FISHING METHOD
BRISBANE, January H
Leaping on to each shark’s back, and hooking his feet around its body, and then riding it skilfully as it frantically dashed up and down th e enclosed area, until it gave up the fight through sheer exhaustion, AH Roy Wilson was responsible for the capture of three S barks in the Band gate baths on Tuesday morning. The sharks we r e o.f the shovel-nosed variety, .and ranged from 6ft to 9ft in length. The sharks haci gained -entrance to the men’s baths at the Sandgate Pier during an unusually high tide.
Donning a swimming costume, Wilson waited until one of the sharks came close to the landing, then jumped on to its back. For some time both the shark and it s rider were submerged. Ultimately the shark gave up the fight, and Wilson dragged his catch, tail first, on to the steps. He then repeated the performance.
The shovel-nosed variety of shark is harmless. This i 6 not th e first time that Wilson has enjoyed this thrilling sport. He gained considerable experience in this art of shark-baiting at Sandhills, on Alo,reto n Island. Shovelnose s hark s frequently visit Sandgat e during heavy north-east winds.
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Hokitika Guardian, 30 January 1933, Page 7
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208RIDING A SHARK Hokitika Guardian, 30 January 1933, Page 7
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