A MONSTER OF THE DEEP.
A monster of the deep was captured recently by the crew of the Port Jackson Company's steamtug Irresistible while fishing outside the Sydney Heads. It measures 10 feet in length, 9 feet 6 inches across from fin to fin, and has a girth of twelve feet, while its weight is over a ton. In shape it somewhat resembles an hour-glass, with two huge fins projecting from each side. There was considerable excitement at its capture, and it was not until three harpoons had been driven into it that it was disabled. On being brought alongside a sling was put round the fish and it was hoisted on board, five men with a double block and tackle being required to get it on deck.
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Kumara Times, Issue 3046, 7 August 1886, Page 3
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128A MONSTER OF THE DEEP. Kumara Times, Issue 3046, 7 August 1886, Page 3
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