A dramatic encounter unfolded off the coast of San Diego as a group of fishermen found themselves in a tense battle with a mako shark over a large tuna they had hooked. The incident, which occurred on Monday, August 19, was captured on video by Travis Getting, who was on a company fishing trip organized by Tribute Sportfishing.
In the wild footage, the shark is seen biting down on the tuna, trying to snatch the catch from the fishermen. What followed was an intense game of tug-of-war between the crew and the determined shark. Despite the shark’s formidable size and strength, the fishermen managed to pull the tuna aboard after the shark took a few bites and eventually let go.
The mako shark, estimated to weigh over 700 pounds, is known for its speed and powerful jaws, making the encounter particularly thrilling. Tribute Sportfishing, in an Instagram post, highlighted the respect they have for these creatures, noting that while some people might try to kill such sharks, they embrace how “awesome” they are.
The video captures the excitement and tension of the moment, with voices in the background expressing disbelief and awe as the shark wrestles with the tuna. The fishermen’s success in retrieving their catch, despite the shark’s efforts, was no small feat given the shark’s size and strength.
This encounter serves as a reminder of the unpredictable and thrilling nature of deep-sea fishing, where even a routine catch can quickly turn into a dramatic battle with the ocean’s top predators.